Co-op City Times 02-21-09

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. © Copyright 2009 Co-op City Times

Vol. 45 No. 8

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Fire in Building 13 injures three cooperators; one seriously

Corporation’s by-laws should not be ignored by Board members Othelia Jones

President’s Message President

Smoke damage from the fire that started Tuesday morning in an apartment on the 26th floor of Building 13, extends down the exterior Photo by Bill Stuttig of the building’s west wing.

BY BILL STUTTIG A fire broke out on Tuesday morning in an apartment on the 26th floor of Building 13 which resulted in serious damage to 12 apartments and sent two cooperators to the hospital for smoke inhalation, one of whom still remains in serious condition.

Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper, who was on the scene shortly after news of the fire reached him early Tuesday morning, called it “a terrible fire, which by

all accounts thus far indicate that it originated from apartment 26M. To our knowledge, two residents were hospitalized as a result of smoke inhalation, one of whom was released after treatment. One cooperator is still in the hospital, being closely monitored. The Fire Department of New York’s fire marshal has not yet issued a final report, however, the report from our

Failure to provide mandatory proof of co-op insurance results in $150 administrative fee

BY ROZAAN BOONE Approximately 247 shareholders of Co-op City still have not provided proof that they have secured and are maintaining co-op insurance to protect themselves against liabilities and the loss of personal valuables in the event of fire, flood or other emergencies.

On July 13, 2005, the Riverbay Board of Directors approved a resolution making it mandatory for all current shareholders to obtain and maintain during the course of their residency, insurance coverage to protect themselves against liabilities and the loss of personal valuables.

Prior to this resolution being approved, only new shareholders were required to have the same mandatory minimum coverages and the July 13, 2005 vote extended the policy to all current shareholders.

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According to the resolution, which was introduced by Board Director Helen Atkins and seconded by then-Second Vice President Rev. Calvin Owens, all shareholders of Riverbay are required to maintain at least $25,000 in personal property coverage; $2,500 in building property protection; 12 months additional living expense; $100,000 in liability protection and $1,000 in guest medical protection.

“I find it necessary to have co-op insurance and I am absolutely in favor of it because this is our home and we should welcome anything that helps to enhance our community and protects us and our families from future liabilities or loss, so it is to our best advantage,” said Atkins in July, 2005. “Personally, I also (Continued on page 4)

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I wasn’t planning to write anything this week, but I feel compelled to, based on the improper actions taken by the Board at a recent meeting where I was absent due to illness.

I realize and recognize that all of us have our own trials and tribulations, and we are facing tough times in this national economic climate, but I must address a situation to ensure that the Board continues to represent you, the people of Co-op City, in the proper fiduciary manner where services are delivered with the most possible savings of your hardearned dollars.

A controversy is ongoing about hiring an outside audit firm. Let me be clear, I do not care which outside audit company is hired by Riverbay, I only want the best firm to be hired, and I want them hired in the correct way. Arguments and debate can legitimately be presented from different sides, and that’s the way it should be.

And I should add that Riverbay, according to regulations, is supposed to hire the lowest “qualified” bidder for contracts, which is not necessarily the same as the lowest bidder.

Truthfully, I am very discouraged and disappointed that so many on the Board either deliberately chose to ignore, or

perhaps even worse, were unaware of the by-laws which govern Riverbay Corporation, and previous resolutions passed by the Board over the years to set policy. The by-laws of Riverbay Corporation are the equivalent of the Constitution of the United States in providing the guidelines for governing. Just as Congress can’t ignore or bypass the Constitution, the Riverbay Board can’t, or shouldn’t, try to ignore or bypass our corporation’s by-laws or previous resolutions.

So, first let me make it perfectly clear that Board committees, which includes the Audit Committee, report to the full Board. All committees, once again, including the Audit Committee, have the authority to make recommendations to the full Board for consideration. No committees, and certainly not the Audit Committee, is a quasi-independent body exercising unlimited power on its own simply because some want to use it as a vehicle for political gain.

It is for just this reason that former New State Comptroller H. Carl McCall released an audit report over 10 years ago criticizing Riverbay Board members, and Board members on committees, for interfering with day-to-day operations at Riverbay and infringing upon management functions.

Specifically, the McCall audit determined that certain Board members and

Carrion headed to Washington as President’s Director of Urban Affairs

BY BILL STUTTIG Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, who grew up in the northeast Bronx and graduated from Co-op City’s Truman High School, will be moving on to much loftier halls in the coming weeks as President Barack Obama appointed him as the White House Director of Urban Affairs. In this new position, Carrion will report directly to the President and coordinate all federal urban programs.

Carrion, who was due to complete his second term as the Borough President for the Bronx this year, had been rumored for weeks to be in line for a position in the Obama administration after campaigning hard for the President during his successful run last autumn.

Obama, in making the announcement

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Ex-Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion (Continued on page 4)

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President’s Report

Board Directors on committees were ordering management to hire individuals outside the normal hiring practices and interfering in the awarding of contracts. If anyone wants to know about proper hiring practices, read the by-laws, it’s very clear.

Last week, the Board approved hiring an audit firm by a vote on an Emergency Resolution which was “magically” converted from a first reading as it was originally set on the meeting agenda. Why? What was the emergency? And when I say that, I mean what was the legitimate emergency? Was either life or limb in jeopardy in Co-op City? I think not. All the mumbo jumbo in the world can try to justify this Emergency Resolution to retain an outside audit firm but none of it will stand even casual scrutiny.

I was a Director in 1996 when the Board unanimously passed a resolution, Resolution 96-51 to be exact, which states that since Directors need sufficient time to

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review resolutions in order to ensure that such resolutions are in the best interest of cooperators, all Directors, whenever possible, shall submit Emergency Resolutions to the Board secretary no later than 3 p.m. on the business day preceding the Board meeting at which the Emergency resolution will be submitted.

I guess the chairperson of the Audit Committee will say she didn’t follow this resolution because it wasn’t possible. Give me a break! The 1996 resolution also goes on to direct the Board secretary to distribute such Emergency Resolutions to each Director’s mailbox by 5 p.m. on the business day preceding the Board meeting at which the Emergency Resolution will be submitted and discussed.

Resolution 96-51 was passed to prevent Directors from coming to Board meetings with Emergency Resolutions in their pockets, or from changing first resolutions to Emergency Resolutions, based on who was

present or absent at any particular Board meeting. In other words, one would only submit the Emergency Resolution if assured of it passing.

In light of Resolution 96-51, and the bylaws, which don’t give the Audit Committee power to hire anyone, in good conscience, I don’t see any way in which DHCR can approve the audit firm retained

by Emergency Resolution last week. As I’ve said before, I understand there’s a power struggle going on between separate factions at Riverbay, but I encourage everyone to play by the rules and decide on which firms to hiring for what through proper deliberation and procedure.

Fellow cooperators, I’m sorry to burden you with these semantics, but rules and regulations and procedures are important for the Board to follow, otherwise you have chaos or Directors, for whatever reason, who want to make up rules as they go along.

I can well understand why my fellow Directors Al Shapiro, Helen Atkins, and Eleanor Bailey walked out of the meeting last week rather than vote on an improper Emergency Resolution. Co-op City has a history and the Board can’t simply operate in a vacuum as if there was no past. And using the justifications or interpretations of a head of Internal Audit, or a General Counsel, or a Director of Finance, doesn’t change the validity or legality of the corporation’s by-laws or duly passed resolutions governing Board conduct, such as Resolution 96-51, which was passed to encourage debate and to prevent a chairperson of an Audit Committee from being manipulated to act improperly or trying to change a first reading into an Emergency Resolution for whatever reason.

I wish everyone a wonderful weekend, and thank you for your patience in reading this President’s Report which I sincerely wish was not necessary to write.

Resolutions to the Board’s secretary no later then 3:00 p.m. on the business day preceding the Board meeting at which the Emergency Resolution will be submitted; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board’s secretary shall, upon timely receipt of such Emergency Resolution, distribute to each Director’s mailbox a copy of the Emergency Resolution by 5:00 p.m. on the business day preceding the Board meeting at which the Emergency

Resolution will be discussed.

YES: BAEZ, BERGER, BERKOWITZ, JONES, KAUFMAN, MORALES, POWELL, REYES, RICHARDS, SAUNDERS, WEBER, WOODARD. ABSTAIN: CROCKETT ABSENT; BERRY, GARCIA ABSENT FOR VOTE; ROSENTHAL PASSED

Resolution: Second Reading #96-51 SUBMITTED BY: EDWIN MORALES SECONDED BY: SAUL WEBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; August 7, 1996

WHEREAS, every Director has an obligation to perform his or her duties in good faith and with that degree of care which a prudent person would exercise; and WHEREAS, Emergency Resolutions

are frequently submitted for the first time at Board meetings when Directors may not have sufficient time to analyze the Resolution prior to voting on it; and WHEREAS, Directors need sufficient time to review resolutions in order to ensure that such resolutions are in the best interest of cooperators; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that all Directors shall, whenever possible, submit Emergency

— NEW CALL CENTER — To contact Riverbay Corporation, you must dial the new call center at (718) 320-3300.

RIVERBAY ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE

The following administrative fees are imposed for violations of the rules of Riverbay Corporation. These fines are imposed by issuance of community complaints

by Riverbay’s Dept. of Public Safety. On December 17, 1997, the Riverbay Board of Directors adopted Resolution 96-59B which authorized the following fees; susequent resolutions added rules and fees applicable to more recent events: A. Hanging bedding and/or clothing, rugs, etc. over terraces or out of windows ($25) B. Improperly disposing of garbage, refuse or litter in compactor rooms, hallways, public areas or in any part of basement (other than basement area designated for proper disposal) ($25) C. Bike riding in prohibited areas ($25) D. Ball playing in prohibited areas ($25) E. Loitering ($25) F. Noise causing disturbance to neighbors ($25) G. Smoking in indoor public areas such as lobbies, stairwells, elevators ($25) H. Walking on grass in prohibited areas ($25) I. Driving or parking a motor vehicle on property without authorization ($50) J. Throwing objects from windows, terraces or any portion of the building ($125) K. Anti-social behavior ($125) L. Abuse of equipment on premises and/or landscaping ($125) M. Unauthorized move-in/move-out ($300) N. Unreasonable detaining of an elevator ($50)

O. Unauthorized posting or distributing advertising material ($50) P. Deliver or cause to deliver unsolicited material throughout Co-op City ($25) Q. Providing access into buildings to unauthorized persons ($50) R. Over age 7 using facilities in the toddler park ($50) S. Removing a laundry basket from the laundry room ($75) T. Feeding pigeons, geese or any other stray animals ($75) U. Improperly placing recyclable materials in areas other than those earmarked for recycling ($25) V. Unauthorized appliance within apartment ($150) W. Defacing or destroying Riverbay property ($300) X. Refusing inspection of an apartment ($100) Z. Keeping or harboring dogs or any animals deemed potentially harmful to the health and safety of others ($150) AA. Vehicle alarms (garage) that sound in excess of 5 mins ($25)

BB. Unauthorized access to roof ($25) CC. Unauthorized satellite dish ($150) DD. Failure to Submit Income Affidavit (50% monthly surcharge) EE. Failure to submit proof of mandatory co-op insurance. ($150)

For each additional or subsequent violation of a rule, the administrative fee to be charged shall be double the amount of the preceding charge (i.e., the first fee is $25; the second would be $50; the third fee would be $100, etc.)

Please note that any resident who moves in or out of an apartment without a moving permit issued by Riverbay will be assessed an administrative fee of $300. This includes moving of random pieces of furniture. Only in those instances where retail deliveries of furniture or other household items are involved will an exception to this policy be considered and then only when a valid invoice, bill of sale or other relevant document confirming delivery is presented to Riverbay upon request.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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2nd Combing Co-op City

NCNW’s Black History Month contest & celebration

The NCNW’s Black History Poster Board Contest submission deadline is today. Students 6-18 years of age are eligible to participate. Poster boards cannot be smaller than 12" x 18". Winners will receive a $25 gift card. Poster boards can be dropped off in Dreiser, Room 14 between 12 p.m.2 p.m.

Winners will be recognized during the 8th Annual Youth Black History Celebration, Saturday, February 28, 1-4 p.m., Dreiser, Auditorium A. Come out and celebrate a rich heritage. Experience a theatrical presentation about Booker T. and George Washington Washington Carver called "Peanut Butter and Yam Bread" by Ave Maria Cross, CEO of Godmother Productions. There will also be African drumming and dancing by Amirikanke Kollective. In addition, we will have youth groups from Co-op City and the surrounding communities sharing their talents in dance, poetry and essay readings.

For further information, call (917) 399-2643.

Final deadline for Co-op City scholarships

The Co-op City Scholarship Committee reminds everyone that the final deadline for submitting their completed scholarship application is February 27.

The scholarship fund is dedicated to fostering the education of deserving Co-op City residents who have shown the academic ability to move on to higher education and who also have an interest in community service and in helping others.

Applications can be picked up at the offices of: Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto (Dreiser Community Center Room 12), Congressman Joseph Crowley (Dreiser Center Room 4), the office of the City News (Dreiser Center – lower plaza level), the office of Riverbay (Bartow Community Center) and from local high school college guidance counselors.

Celebrate Black History !

FRONT PA G E

Co-op City poet to have book signing at Barnes and Noble

BY BILL STUTTIG Building 20 resident Shelton Watson, who recently published a book of poems he wrote over several years, will be signing his new book, “From the N-Side-Out, ” at the Barnes and Noble in Bay Plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. next Saturday, February 28th .

Watson, who moved to Co-op City only in May, said he moved to New York and lived in Queens shortly after he lost his job as a travel agent in Virginia due to the downturn in the travel business following the attacks on September 11, 2001.

Watson said that he began writing poems as a hobby at first and as a therapeutic device to get things that were bothering him on paper and out in the open.

As the months and the years went by, Watson had compiled hundreds of poems on such topics as love, relationships, politics, race, family, time hardships and more.

“My poems are merely a combination of my life and emotional thoughts,” Watson said. “Since the age of sixteen, I’ve been writing my feelings on paper as a way to escape from a harsh reality. I define it as therapeutic writing. It was the enormous amount of encouraging feedback I received as an adult from friends, family, college professors and even strangers who viewed my work that brought me to the idea of publishing. Over the course of a year, I took the best poems I wrote and put them into five chapters; each chapter which has ten poems.”

Watson said he sorted through hundreds of poems and selected the best for a book he hoped to have published. He said he settled on 50 poems and separated them by topic. The various topics comprise the different chapters of the book, each featur-

ing several poems focusing on that theme.

Watson explained, “The themes include: ‘Political Deceit,’ poems expressing my political conscience; ‘Inflicted Emotions,’ poems expressing pain; ‘Exposing Inspiration,’ poems inspiring others; ‘Love, Lust and Courtship,’ poems expressing the trial and error of courtship; and ‘Bonus,’ poems writing in the spare of the moment.”

The young writer works full time as a job developer for Goodwill, helping people find jobs and provide resources for lowincome individuals on public assistance;

helping them re-establish themselves as productive citizens. He writes is the evenings.

His book of poems which was published late last year is available for sale at www.Barnes&Noble.com for $16.95, $15.25 for Barnes and Noble members.

The book will be available for sale on the morning of the signing at the Barnes and Noble store in Bay Plaza. Watson said that he is hoping to meet as many of his Co-op City neighbors as possible next Saturday and discuss with each a mutual love and respect for poetry and writing.

Co-op City resident Shelton Watson published his first book of poems late last year.

Co-op City resident to show work at 31st annual International Art Expo Lisa DuBois, a longtime resident of Co-op City and former photographer for the Co-op City Times, will be featuring her photo art and oil paintings at the 31st Annual International Artexpo which will be held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City from February 26th to March 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

International Artexpo is the premier trade show of the fine-art industry.

As the only show providing dealers with access Lisa DuBois to thousands of works from artists and publishers in a single venue, International Art- expo offers many

opportunities to network, and discover new talent.

Lisa studied with acclaimed photojournalist Ruth Orkin at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, then majored in photojournalism at the Germaine School of Photography in NYC and graduated with a degree in professional photography with special awards in Photojournalism.

In her bio at the Rippled Thoughts – Life Goes in Circles website, DuBois stated that in the 1980’s, her attention to detail and love of music led her to work as a photographer and photo editor for Rock and Soul Magazine, Amsterdam News,

Manhattan East News and Class magazines. She also freelanced for Topix, an agency that specialized in celebrity photos and met many interesting people, including Andy Warhol and Robert DiNero. In the 1990’s, DuBois worked with entertainment companies such as Sony Records and some independent labels where she created CD covers for artists like Peter Tosh and Hubert Laws. In 1999, she created and directed a film titled “Couture Shock” which premièred at the Angelica Theatre in New York City and later became popular as an expose on the secret world of cross-dressing.

DuBois has exhibited in galleries in New York and Pennsylvania. In addition to photo art and oil paintings, she also creates custom postcards, logos and design work.

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Co-op Insurance

insurance should be a priority in our lives the same as paying our carrying charges despite the fact that we might complain about the cost because it is so very important that we secure our personal belongings, our homes and the homes and belongings of those around us—our neighbors. After all, these are our homes, not just a dwelling place.”

“I think it’s very important for every cooperator to have co-op insurance and I think the Board made an excellent move because it protects cooperators from fire loss especially when they lose all of their material possessions,” Rev. Owens added.

“I myself have carried co-op insurance for 25 years and I find that for the price that it costs, it is an excellent deal.”

To further convince shareholders of the pressing need for everyone to have co-op insurance, the Riverbay Board subsequently passed another resolution requiring all shareholders to present proof of the required co-op insurance coverage to Riverbay’s Risk Management Department by an established deadline which was November 1, 2005.

However, as of last month, at least 247 shareholders had not yet provided such proof to Risk Management. Each month, this list is forwarded to the Riverbay Public Safety Department and the shareholder is issued a community complaint for $150, a one-time charge that reflects on

Carrion

on Thursday, specifically referred to Carrion’s accomplishment during his seven years as the Bronx’s Borough President, including oversight of the creation of 40,000 new units of housing, 50 new school facilities, more than $7 billion in infrastructure improvements and more than $400 million in parks renovation.

Carrion was a regular visitor to Coop City, especially during his first term in office, hosting town hall meetings, senior breakfasts, job fairs and other events. During the northeast power failure in August of 2003, Carrion had his staff bring needed supplies to the community to help many residents here make it through the dark night.

He spent a significant amount of time here personally during that night comforting residents and encouraging workers and volunteers who were making sure the residents were staying safe and cared for during the ordeal.

Carrion has also been a voice of encouragement for the community over the years, at times congratulating management on the many capital improvements that have been accomplished over the last four years.

Riverbay General Manager Vernon Cooper said Thursday after hearing the news, “I was very pleased to hear that Borough President Adolfo Carrion has been appointed as the President’s new Director of Urban Affairs. I have had the good fortune of working closely with Mr. Carrion on countless issues that affect the Riverbay Corporation and he has always given us his utmost

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their maintenance bill until the proof is provided.

Director of Risk Riverbay’s Management, Ron Caesar, told the Co-op City Times when mandatory co-op insurance was approved by the Board that co-op insurance is an investment that all shareholders should make for their own protection. “The lack of coverage among most shareholders is a major concern,” he said at the time. “All it takes is one major loss to realize the value of your own personal property. This is something that everyone needs to have in order to protect themselves against the possibility of devastating loss.”

Caesar noted that many shareholders think they do not need homeowner’s insurance, mistakenly believing that Co-op City’s insurance will cover their personal property or their own negligence.

“Riverbay Corporation still has insurance for their property,” said Caesar. “We will continue to repair the walls, floors and any parts of the damaged structure in the shareholder’s apartment, but Riverbay will not pay for the shareholder’s personal property, such as the carpets, furniture or clothing absent any negligence on the part of Riverbay. If the shareholder is negligent or responsible for the damage caused to their apartment or other apartments, they can be held liable for all damages repaired by the corporation or damages caused to (Continued from page 1)

support and consideration. I also find Mr. Carrion to be a very knowledgeable and capable individual who I am sure will demonstrate the same level of concern and attention that he gave to Co-op City and the entire Bronx to the myriad issues that he will face in his new position. I think I can speak for all of Riverbay in saying that we are very proud that someone we consider a very good friend is moving on to such a vital role during these critical times. We wish him the best of luck and God speed.”

Carrion’s appointment was announced along with another key appointment to the cabinet, Derek Douglas, the Washington Counsel to Governor David Paterson, as Special Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs.

Obama, in appointing both Carrion and Douglas said, “I look forward to working with these talented leaders to bring long overdue attention to the urban areas where 80% of the American people live and work.

Vibrant cities spawn innovation, economic growth and cultural enrichment; the Urban Affairs office will focus on wise investments and development in our urban areas that will create employment and housing opportunities and make our country more competitive, prosperous and strong.”

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, in congratulating his colleague on his cabinet appointment, said, “Adolfo Carrion has been an important partner in some of our boldest projects and most inno-

other shareholders.”

Caesar explained that the personal property coverage protects the shareholder against fire, water or theft losses of personal property such as clothing, furniture, computers, stereo equipment or appliances. Dwelling coverage protects against damage to personal property affixed to the wall, such as mirrors, wall paneling and custom cabinets. The 12-month additional living expense/loss of use protects against being displaced from your apartment due to fire or any other covered loss.

“If the apartment is not habitable due to fire—and it could take up to two or three months to restore the apartment—the shareholder is still responsible for the maintenance/rent on the apartment,” said Caesar. “The additional living expense would pay for your increase cost to live in a hotel or another apartment and your normal monthly living expenses.”

Liability coverage protects the shareholder against lawsuits or claims for damages caused by their own negligence such as smoking in bed, while guest medical coverage offers up to $1,000 to any guest injured in the apartment without determining liability, such as a slip and fall accident due to a throw rug on the floor.

“In setting this mandatory insurance requirement, the Board and management acted reasonably and in the best interest of not only the cooperators, but also the cor-

poration,” said Caesar.

Caesar said that all major insurance companies offer co-op or apartment insurance.

“Shareholders need to shop around for the best price relative to the coverage provided,” said Caesar. “However, prices will vary depending on the credit and risk history of each individual shareholder.”

This week, a fire in Building 13 which affected approximately 12 apartments in that building furthered heightened the importance of maintaining co-op insurance. That fire is still being investigated by the New York Fire Marshall.

“Co-op insurance is essential in protecting you and your family against the cost of damages to another apartment or Riverbay property if the fire or other emergency is found to be caused by the negligence or fault of a particular shareholder,” said Riverbay’s General Manager Vernon Cooper. “Many times in the recent past, we have seen shareholders sustain loss in fires only to realize they are not covered for the damages sustained to their property and in some cases, their neighbors’. It is really essential that all shareholders consider this possibility seriously and protect themselves.”

Shareholders must provide proof of coverage—the declaration sheet—to the Risk Management Department, located in Room 23A in the Bartow Community Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., once they secure their homeowner’s insurance policy.

vative policies, and I congratulate him on his selection as White House Director of Urban Affairs.

“Whether it was the parkland funded through the construction of the water filtration plant in Van Cortland Park, community improvements included in the Yankee Stadium project, assistance in forming the Bronx Family Justice Center, or the jobs created at the Gateway Center in the Bronx Terminal Market, Adolfo’s involvement made the projects better for the Bronx and its residents. He played an enormous role in the development of our South Bronx Initiative, a plan to revitalize an area that – though it has made an impressive comeback – still faces high rates of poverty. Adolfo’s commitment to fighting poverty is strengthened by his willingness to support innovative new approaches to entrenched urban problems and pursue sustainable development; he has been a strong voice for the environmental goals outlined in PlaNYC – our vision of a greener, greater New York. Cities around the country face similar challenges to New York, and as mayors work together to address them, it’s encouraging to know that we will have such a strong ally within the White House.

“I am proud to see a Bronx native who once worked for the Department of City Planning and served as a pastor in his father’s church now head to the White House. In these challenging times, we need strong leaders more than ever, and while he will be missed

in the Bronx, President Obama’s Administration will be gaining a real asset.”

Carrion’s move to Washington, however, throws the Bronx political scene into a more confusing state than normal, and that’s saying a lot. Just as the dust had settled over a protracted battle for the chairmanship of the Bronx Democratic Organization as Assemblyman Carl Heastie and his many supporters wrestled it away from long-time and controversial political leader Jose Rivera, Daily News Bronx Editor Bob Kappstatter, one of the keenest observers of Bronx politics over the last decade, reports that Rivera’s son, City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera is expected to vie for Carrion’s vacated seat against State Assemblyman Ruben Diaz, Jr. The special election could be called by Bloomberg within 45 days, probably some time in April, just months away from the Democratic primary in September to see who will be the Borough President for the next four years.

Carrion served seven years as the Bronx Borough President. Before that, he was the City Council representative for the 14th Council District covering much of the west Bronx in the Fordham Road vicinity. He also worked for the New York City Department of City Planning as an urban planner. As a young man, he was a teacher in the New York City school system.

Carrion lives with his wife and four children in nearby City Island.

Fire

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independent investigator indicates that the fire was not suspicious.”

A Fire Department spokesperson told the Co-op City Times that three residents needed to be treated for smoke inhalation.

One was taken to a hyperbaric chamber at Jacobi Medical Center, the Co-op City Public Safety Department reported. That resident was still under treatment as of yesterday, February 20th.

The FDNY said that fighting the high rise fire required a massive effort involving 25 fire companies and 105 firefighters.

The FDNY spokesperson said that a handful of firefighters were injured in fighting the fire, but none seriously and each was treated at the scene.

In all, 12 apartments on the 26th and 25th floors of Building 13 were damaged by the fire and related smoke, or water and other efforts required to fight the blaze.

Two, including the apartment where the fire originated, are still uninhabitable, according to Riverbay’s Department of Risk Management.

Cooper thanked all the emergency responders whose quick action possibly saved lives, and more injuries and more severe property damage affecting many more shareholders. “Thank God, police and fire fighters responded immediately

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and our in-house staff members, which included Public Safety, Cooperator Services, Maintenance, Restorations, Buildings and Grounds, Construction, Risk Management, our Ombudsman and our elevator company, were promptly on the scene as well, in order to lend whatever help, support and information they could,” he said. “The bad news is that a number of apartments were subject to the penetration of smoke and water and as always is the case when a fire occurs of this nature, there is property damage and the smoke, soot, water, etc. that has permeated apartments and public spaces will take many days to completely dry up, wash away, paint and restore. Under the circumstances, damages were kept to a minimum, due to the quick response and action of all of the aforementioned parties.”

Cooper also used this opportunity to encourage shareholders to update their emergency contact information in the event that there is a need for management to notify them of an urgent matter and/or seek the assistance of the emergency contact to reach out to the shareholder of record for an apartment.

“Management will be working with the Building Associations in an effort to

reach out to residents in order to get updated information; one consideration would be to have Riverbay staff members in the lobby of buildings a few evenings a week, where residents can stop and give said personnel updated information,” said Cooper. “We will certainly give the community advanced

notice if, in fact, we are to implement this procedure. However in the interim, we would appreciate their cooperation by having them submit the updated information if and when they come to their respective Cooperators Service Office and we thank them for their cooperation in this matter.”

Personal belongings inside the apartment where the fire started were burned beyond repair.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Resolutions

SECOND READING – RESOLUTION 08- 56 SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: Leticia Morales BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: February 11, 2009 WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent out sixteen (16) requests for proposals for Bid 2446, Ejector Pump Replacement; and WHEREAS, we received five (5) proposals; and

WHEREAS, bids were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager has concluded Castellano Electric is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached); and NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 2446 with Castellano Electric at a cost of $203,830 over twelve (12) months be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and amended

by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: HEATH, HELMS, ILLIS, MORALES SANTIAGO, TAYLOR, TORRES, ABDUL-WAHHAB. ABSTAIN: LESLIE ABSENT FOR VOTE: ATKINS, BAILEY, SHAPIRO ABSENT: CABODEVILLA, JONES, OWENS, RODRIGUEZ

SECOND READING – RESOLUTION #09-02 SUBMITTED BY: Khalil Abdul-Wahhab SECONDED BY: LETICIA MORALES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: February 11th, 2009 WHEREAS, Cummins Metropower is doing work under Contract # 2425, Rental of Generators; and WHEREAS, a Change Order One (1) is requested to extend the existing purchase order of the rentals of the Diesels Generators for an extra Three (3) months; and

WHEREAS, the need for the extension is to protect the facility until the Cogeneration plant is operational. Due to the delay there is an expected need for the standby Diesels for a period of Three (3) months; and WHEREAS, After that time the units should be removed and the new Black Start Diesel can be installed and Riverbay expects delivery of the new Black Start Diesel in the middle of MARCH 2009.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order One (1) to Contract 2425 with Cummins Metropower in the amount of $191,780.00 (Original Contract

Amount - $646,924.00) be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: HEATH, LESLIE, MORALES, SANTIAGO, TAYLOR, TORRES, ABDUL-WAHHAB ABSTAIN: HELMS ABSENT FOR VOTE: ATKINS, BAILEY, ILLIS, SHAPIRO ABSENT: CABODEVILLA, JONES, OWENS, RODRIGUEZ

ENERGY SAVING TIP OF THE WEEK

DID YOU KNOW YOU COULD SAVE ENERGY BY: • KEEPING ITEMS OFF THE TOP OF YOUR CONVECTORS ALLOWING THE AIR TO FLOW FREELY

• VACUUMING YOUR CONVECTOR FILTERS KEEPING THEM CLEAN WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MORE HEAT AS AIR CIRCULATES FREELY

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Building Lease Renewal Notice Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 21, 100, 120 and 140 Bellamy Loop, regarding Lease Renewal Article SIXTH of your request a form to submit for either you will be moving out at the end Occupancy Agreement provides, a one (1) year or two (2) year lease. of your lease, notify Riverbay, in in part, that your lease automati- You must submit your completed writing, Attention: Sales Support cally renews for an additional form for a short-term lease no later Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, three (3) year period. You need to than thirty (30) days before the Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) do nothing if you want your lease expiration of your present lease. If days prior to lease expiration. to extend for another New Three (3) Year Late Date to Request three (3) year period. If Current Lease either a One (1) or Expiration Date Expiration Date you desire a lease of Two (2) Year Lease less than three (3) Building 21 years, you may call May 31, 2009 May 31, 2012 May 1, 2009 100, 120 & 140 718-320-3373 to Bellamy Loop

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The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be handsigned by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors.

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. And to give every one a chance, we will limit writers to one published letter every 30 days.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Coop City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD offers Internet Safety for kids, teens and young adults

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO If your children’s holiday gifts included a laptop or desktop computer, or a hand held device or cell phone capable of accessing the internet, this article is required reading.

Kids as young as preschool age are receiving hands-on computer education.

Regardless of how you feel about technology, it is here to stay and becoming more sophisticated every year. All of this technology presents a world of opportunity, as well as some new risks. Just compare the size and capabilities of today’s internet capable cell phones to those of just a few years ago.

By being aware of these risks and taking steps to protect your child, the Internet can open up a world of possibilities.

The growth in popularity of social networking sites such as FACEBOOK and MYSPACE offers teens aged 13 and over the opportunity to communicate with friends and family. Teens and young adults can exchange photographs and messages via these websites. Unfortunately, these and other social networking sites have become a popular tool among sex offenders looking for young victims. By simply joining a social networking site, often with false information, sexual predators have access to the profiles of numerous potential victims.

During the teenage and preteen years, it is not uncommon for young adults to experience curiosity regarding their sexuality. It is normal for adolescents to have a desire

to communicate with others in the same age group regarding these matters. Sexual predators can pretend to be a similar age and establish communication with adolescents via social networking sites and chat rooms. In many cases, the desired end result of the sexual predator is to establish an in-person meeting with the child. The results of this type of meeting can be catastrophic. Sting operations have caught men in their 40s pretending to be 15 year old boys on the Internet. They work slowly and patiently, knowing just what to say to net their victim.

In a survey conducted by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and CosmoGirl.com, it was revealed that a large number of teens are using technology to send or post nude or semi-nude pictures to others. The survey revealed that of one in five teen girls, 11 percent aged 13-16 have electronically sent or posted online nude or semi-nude images of themselves. These images, initially meant to be private, have often been widely disseminated. Many teens admit that they have sent these images to persons they only know online.

It is very important that parents speak to their kids about what they are doing while online, as well as in real life. Make sure your kids fully understand that messages or pictures they send over the Internet or their cell phones are not truly private or anonymous. Let your children know the conse-

Public Safety Blotter: February 1 to February 7 February 7, 100 Alcott Place, Arrest Public Safety officers responded to an anonymous complaint of a male asleep in a stairway. Upon arrival, Officers observed an individual sleeping and when questioned, he could not provide a legitimate reason for being there. The man was arrested under the Clean Halls initiative and was processed through the Bronx Central Booking System. Further investigation revealed that the individual was being sought by the NYPD on an outstanding arrest warrant.

February 5, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Arrest Three individuals were arrested and charged accordingly after they were involved in a fight in the Bartow Branch of the New York Public Library.

February 4, 2043 Bartow Avenue, Larceny CCPD officers responded to a report that four teens entered a commercial establishment and removed property without permission. This matter is currently under investigation.

February 4, Rear of 600 Baychester Avenue, Robbery/Aided A teenager was assaulted and robbed of a cell phone by three unknown males. The youth sustained a bloody nose and was removed via ambulance to an area hospital for treatment. An investigation into the incident itself is underway by the 45th Precinct detective unit and CCPD detective unit.

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quences and embarrassment of having these images end up in the wrong hands. A good rule of thumb - do not text any pictures you wouldn’t want your principal to see. Possession or transmission of certain types of images can be against the law, up to a felony in some cases.

Parents should always know who their kids are communicating with in real life, on the phone and online. Restrict hours of usage for cell phones, computers and other electronic devices. Monitor your child’s activity on social networking websites.

Consider having the account stopped if your child will not share their password with you.

Encourage your child to be safety savvy and honest with you if they have any problems.

Parents need to be aware of these dangers and discuss the dangers and how to avoid them with their children. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, (1-800-873-5678), www.missingkids.com) has set up the website www.netsmartz.org with information for kids and parents alike.

Cartoon characters navigate even the youngest kids through internet dangers. It is never too early to start discussing the risks and results of “Stranger Danger” in various formats with your children.

It is important to monitor your child’s use of the Internet at all times. Be sure your child is aware of the dangers of social networking sites and explain the need for parental involvement in setting up restrictions for access. View the safety tips on the website itself and report inappropriate behavior directly to the website. Restrict your child’s profiles and groups on social networking sites to people your child knows personally.

Parents can block questionable individuals from contacting their children by viewing their child’s profile. Children should be discouraged from posting personal information and contacting people that they meet online without parental approval.

Parents need to monitor their children’s internet activity. Placing the computer that your child uses in a family room will make it easier to monitor their online activity. Be aware if your child suddenly shuts the com-

puter off or reduces the screen when you enter the room. Set your telephone up to block restricted numbers. Monitor the numbers called by your child’s cell phone. Be alert to any unexpected packages that could be gifts sent by a potential sexual predator.

If you suspect that your child is receiving pornographic materials or being sexually exploited, it can be reported by submitting an online form to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tip line at www.cybertipline.com.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation www.fbi.gov has fostered relationships with some companies which operate social networking sites to aid law enforcement in the detection of online sexual predators.

With the help of parents, a safer online environment can be created.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages.

Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 6713050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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Co-op City Times / February 21, 2009

Returning your completed Window Guard forms will help Riverbay save approximately $11,000

By filling out and returning your 2009 Window Guard form as soon as possible, you will save Riverbay Corporation approximately $11,000, which is the cost for delivering forms to those who did not respond to the first mailing. The deadline for returning the form, established by the Department of Health, was last Sunday, February 15.

The New York City Department of Health (DOH) requires that Co-op City shareholders fill out a Window Guard form each year. The DOH website includes the following explanation of the process: “Each year, the landlord shall deliver to each dwelling unit, a notice, the form and

content of which shall be in English and Spanish as specified in Appendix B, no earlier than January 1st and no later than January 16th of the year for which the notice is delivered.

“If, by February 15th of the year for which the notice is sent, a landlord does not have a written communication signed by the tenant, and does not otherwise have actual knowledge of the need or desire for window guards, then the landlord or his agent shall, at reasonable times, inspect the dwelling unit to ascertain whether a child ten years of age or younger resides in the dwelling and if so, whether approved window guards are properly installed and maintained.”

Riverbay meets the requirement to inspect the dwellings by sending employees with new forms to the apartments of each person who did not return a form, who did not sign their form or who did not fill out the form in such a way as to tell us whether they need window guards or not.

So far, shareholders have returned approximately six thousand (6,500) forms.

Of that number, approximately one hundred (100) cannot be processed. If we were to receive no more forms, we would be required to deliver about nine thousand forms. Based on past experience, it could cost Co-op City about $11,000 extra to deliver the forms a second time.

Help the corporation save money and operate more efficiently. Please completely fill out, sign and return your form as soon as possible. Since the forms are barcode labeled to improve recognition and eliminate misidentification of the apartment number, please return the form we sent you originally. Mail the form back using the self-addressed envelope that was included with your form. Alternatively, you may return the form to your Cooperator Service Office or deliver it to Room S in the Bartow Community Center.

If Room S is closed, you may leave the form in the plastic bin outside the door.

Thank you for your cooperation.

CSO reminds shareholders to update contact information

The Riverbay Cooperator Services Office would like to remind shareholders that if any of their emergency contact information is outdated, they should update the information as soon as possible so that if there is a need to contact them, Riverbay’s files will reflect their most current and accurate information.

“I cannot stress how many times we’ve had to contact a cooperator and the information in our files is not accurate because the cooperator may have changed phone numbers or address or their name in the case of a change in marital status, and they did not update Riverbay of the changes,” said Juanita Net, Director of Riverbay’s CSO. According to Edgar Perez, CSO manager for Section 1 & 2 serving Buildings 1-

14, DeFoe, Debs Place and Cooper Townhouse clusters, it is also important that residents update their emergency contact information so that if CSO or Maintenance needs to get into their apartment and they are unable to locate the shareholder of record, there is a designated alternate who may be contacted.

“In addition to letting us know about changes in telephone numbers and address, it is equally important that shareholders inform Riverbay who to contact in the event that they are unreachable, for example, they are out of town or their contact phone numbers have not been updated,” said Perez. “Appointing a designated alternate is very important in case CSO or Maintenance is unable to contact the shareholder of record for the apartment.”

Perez also noted that particularly in these times when so many people have cell phones, these phone numbers particularly may be changed more often than a regular phone in cases where the carrier is updated.

“We also have to remember that many of our shareholders moved in more than 30 years ago and at that time, a spouse who has since passed away might have been the emergency contact on the key card to the apartment and that information was never updated,” Perez said. “In addition, with the key cards, shareholders can also add or remove persons that they choose as an emergency contact.”

To update your contact information, two important steps are involved.

First, the shareholder of the unit is required to go in person to the Emergency

Maintenance Office (located in the lower level of the Dreiser Mall) with photo identification and update the “Key Card.”

Secondly, shareholders should request an Emergency Contact form from their respective Cooperator Service Office (CSO). This form must be completed and notarized by the shareholder and returned in person to the proper CSO, along with photo identification. Their new contact information will then be updated in the Maintenance system and forwarded to the shareholder’s file.

Once the information is updated at the Emergency Maintenance Office and Cooperator Service Office, the new information will then be relayed by CSO to Public Safety to be added to that department’s database as well.

CROWLEY: Don’t miss out on thousands in FREE federal dollars through EITC!

Recently, Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) joined the nationwide campaign on “Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day,” to increase public awareness about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC allows lowincome individuals and families who work to qualify for a federal tax refund up to $4,824.

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Queens and the Bronx – don’t miss out on thousands of tax-free dollars – find out today if you eligible for the EITC!” said Congressman Joseph Crowley. “In these difficult economic times, every dollar counts and this extra boost can really make the difference for many struggling New York families. Too many qualified individuals fail to clam the EITC credit. We all need to work togeth-

er to help spread the word. So, take a minute today to do the neighborly thing and tell your family and friends about the EITC.” Three easy ways for taxpayers to find out more about the EITC and determine their eligibility: 1. Go online to www.irs.gov/eitc to learn more; 2. Call the New York City IRS

Taxpayer Assistance Center at (212) 4361000; or 3. Meet one-on-one with tax expert at a local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparation site – call 311 to find a VITA site in your neighborhood.

Congressman Crowley is a member of the exclusive House Committee on Ways and Means with jurisdiction over taxation and the Internal Revenue Service.

Co-op City Times / February 21, 2009

NOTICE to shareholders of Building 23

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The purpose of this notice is to inform you that Tindel Replacement Windows, Inc. will be in your building on Mondays – Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., throughout the month of February. We will be checking and adjusting as necessary the child guards that have been installed in

your apartment. We would appreciate it if you would provide us with access to your apartment if you are at home when we ring your bell. Please note that there are no specific appointments and no requirement that you stay home at a particular time. If you are not home when we ring

your bell, we will check back at a different time. Once we enter, we will only be in your apartment for a brief period of time.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

—Tindel Replacement Windows, Inc.

Children, teens and adults are invited to register for opening still available especially weekday afternoons and evening in the boxing and karate and selfdefense classes at the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center.

Boxing classes have openings Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for children ages 8 to 12, and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ages 13 to 16, and 8

p.m. to 9 p.m. for ages 17 and older.

Openings are also available for 13 to 17 year olds and adults on Saturday afternoons.

The Karate and Self-Defense Program under the direction of Louis Morales has openings in classes weekdays on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for children in Kindergarten-3rd grade and from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30

p.m. for children in 3rd to 6th grade. There are also classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 7th graders to adults. Also, check out openings on Saturdays for all ages.

To register, call or stop by the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center at (718)882-4000, Ext. 0. We are located at 3450 Dekalb Avenue and Gun Hill Road, one block East of Jerome Avenue.

Boxing and Karat/Self-Defense programs continue registration at Mosholu Center

Fastpitch softball practice at Truman

Every Saturday, the Co-op City Cougars, the girls fastpitch softball team, Bronx District 11 runners-up, will be holding practice at Truman field house for young ladies between the ages of 7-14. There will also be registration for the newcomers to the team. You will need athletic apparel and softball gloves.

For more information, please contact Coach Ronald Hartridge at 347-298-692 or email him at rhartridge41@hotmail.com.

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Riverbay Safety Flash Identity Theft

Protect yourself from identity theft.

Shred all documents that contain your personal information. Over nine million people had their identity stolen in 2008.

—Riverbay Safety Department

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Co-op City Times / February 21, 2009

MCU Online Banking Gets Even Better With Great New Look And Many New Features

Municipal Credit Union has upgraded its online banking program. With a long history of member service innovation, MCU’s new online banking is as technically impressive as it is user-friendly. Graphically appealing and easy to navigate, the new program is attractive and feature rich.

Among its enhancements, MCU Online Banking offers secure email messaging, member-to-member transfers, and improved transaction search. You can also now set up account alerts and have them sent to any device with a valid email address including cell phones and pagers. The program contains a robust FAQ section, and MCU Online Banking also supports Excel and Quicken so that members can download and manage their account information. The

Einstein Cancer Fund

Join us Tuesday, March 10th for a trip to the Mohegan Sun Casino. The cost per person is $25 and you will receive a $10 reel play, plus a $10 food voucher for your free buffet. Time of pick-up is at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop with the usual stops at the library and Dreiser Loop.

Monday, April 27th – The Hunterdon Hill Playhouse for “Over the River and Through the Woods,” an hilarious Broadway comedy. The luncheon menu is of your choosing -- breast of chicken with stuffing, fried shrimps and scallops, Yankee Pot Roast, catch of the day or baked ham with fruit glaze, including an array of delicious mini pastries, and cakes. You can also browse around in their antique shop. The cost per person is $72 which can be paid in full or by deposit. All payments are dues by April 10th.

Please call Mildred at 718-320-0288, Lydia at 718671-3005 or Loretta at 718-671-2958 for the above trips as well as memorial cards.

General membership meeting March 3rd at 1:30 p.m.

Good health to all.

—Lydia Ruos

Speedy recovery!

Get well wishes are extended to Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar of the Co-op City Times and Stephanie Fiber of Accounts Payable, both of whom are recovering after undergoing successful surgical procedures. We hope you both feel better soon.

Happy 9th Birthday Amanda!

Amanda, look at all you have done in only nine years.

We are all very proud of you.

We pray that you will continue to strive for your goals. We love you. Happy birthday.

Love always!

—Grandpa Ted, grandma Dot, mom, Jermaine, Aleyssa and Troy

To contact Riverbay Corporation, you must dial the new call center at (718) 320-3300.

Please make note of this number.

Thank you for your cooperation

new system supports additional browsers like Firefox and Safari.

MCU President/CEO Kam Wong commented, “We are excited to introduce MCU’s upgraded online banking. The new program is user friendly, and has features and functionality that allow our members to manage their family’s finances from the comfort of their home or office any time at all.”

Mr. Wong added: “I invite all of our members to take advantage of this great new resource.”

The new online banking program is intuitive and easy to use and features a video demo that highlights all of its many features and benefits for those who want a preview. Take a

look for yourself at www.nymcu.org.

Municipal Credit Union is the oldest credit union in New York State, and one of the oldest and largest in the country. Established in 1916 with 19 members and combined deposits of $570, today MCU has almost 310,000 members, and assets of approximately $1.4 billion. It offers a full range of financial services to New York City employees, New York State and Federal employees who work in the five boroughs, people who work in health care in New York State and some other industry groups as well. Certain family members and qualifying retirees are also welcome to have accounts at the credit union. For more information about the Municipal Credit Union, visit www.nymcu.org.

City Smiles Dental presents

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Co-op City Times / February 21, 2009

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, when the focus is on protecting the dental health of young people.

Dentists throughout the United States turn their attention to youngsters during this month to insure that small dental problems are resolved before they become major issues.

Additionally, dental offices participating in this program use this month to give away “freebies” to the youth of the community, including free toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental counseling.

Dr. Sandra Tenzer, owner of City Smiles Dental Center in the Bartow Mall, notes that: “It is vital that children are

taught good dental hygiene at as early an age as possible. Developing sound dental habits will insure that they have healthy teeth through their adult lives and that any problems are detected as early as possible. The earlier the intervention, the easier it is to repair.”

The American Dental Association

(ADA) urges all young people to get dental examinations during this month. Also, the ADA has requested that dentists make an extra effort to offer dental education and office “specials” during this period and reach out to their respective communities in order to spread the message of dental health.

At our February meeting, we had as our guest Mr. Velasquez from Buildings and Grounds. He gave us an update of several plans including the planting for our spring gardens, etc. Thanks, Mr. Velasquez.

Come join our Building Association on a trip to New Philadelphia Park Casino on March 28. The cost is $26. You will get back $10 for play and $3 to go toward

food. Bus leaves from in front of Buildings 4 (Donizetti Place) at 9:30 a.m.

SHARP! A continental breakfast will be served from 8:30 until 9:15 a.m. in our meeting room in the rear of Building 4B. All money is due by March l4th. For more information, contact either Yvonne Burrus, (718) 671-6922, or Mary McCoy, (718) 671-0425. For your choice of seat,

you must pay early. “Early bird catches the worm.”

Thanks to our Ms. Sondra Jetter, she is working the Black History program celebration in Dreiser Auditorium on February 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Please stop by and say “HELLO” and give her your support.

At our March meeting, we will be celebrating the “QUEEN” of Building 4—Ms.

Miriam Henson. She will be 102!!! on March 20.

Happy Black History Month! We have come a long way, but still have a long way to go!

Don’t forget, this is our home. IF SEE SOMETHING...SAY YOU SOMETHING!!!

—Yvonne Burrus

The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its next meeting Thursday, February 26th in Room 1 of the Dreiser Community Center.

We had hoped to have Ms. Othelia Jones, President of Riverbay, as our Guest Speaker, but due to a conflict in meetings,

she will be unable to attend. We hope to have her with us at a future meeting.

The fact that Ms. Jones will not be at our meeting should not deter you from attending, as we have a great deal to discuss concerning the future of Co-op City and the future of Debs Place.

Please respond to the questionnaire that was recently distributed. The responses will help decide the future of our Association.

Dues are only $10 per family; they are now due. Dues can be paid by check or cash. Checks should be made payable to

the Debs Place Townhouse Association, and can be brought with you to any of our meetings or they can be mailed to Gene Kaufman at 14-B. I look forward to seeing you there on the 26th.

—Irene Robinson

Donizetti Building 4 Association

Debs Place Townhouse Association

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Co-op City Times / February 21, 2009

Panera Bread® presents donation to American Cancer Society

Panera Bread thanks its customers for joining in the fight against breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Panera’s signature Pink Ribbon Bagels were sold locally in the Bronx/Co-op City cafe and in all of its more than 1,000 bakery-cafes during the month of October.

On February 3, Panera Bread donated $378 to the American Cancer Society during a check presentation ceremony at the Bronx cafe. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society’s premier event to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. More than just the name of a walk, it describes the amazing progress we’re making together to defeat this disease.

This year, the Bronx celebrated the walk’s fifth year anniversary at Orchard Beach. There were more than 8,000 walkers and the event successfully raised $415,000.

“This is Panera Bread’s second year participating in the walk,” noted Yilda Guerrero, Director of Special Events of the American Cancer Society. “We are truly thankful for their support in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk and their commitment to fight against cancer. The money raised in the Bronx stays in the Bronx and helps us with our mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in our community.”

This contribution to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign run by the American Cancer Society in the Bronx, NY, represents a portion of the proceeds from each Pink Ribbon Bagel sold, and money collected

through Panera’s Operation Dough-nation® program.

The Panera Pink Ribbon Bagels were baked fresh daily in each of Panera Bread’s bakery-cafes and featured cherry chips and real bits of Bing cherries and cranberries. The product follows the tradition of ‘thinking pink’ during the month of October in the quest to eradicate breast cancer disease. Sue Stees, one of Panera Bread’s first franchisees and a breast cancer survivor, developed the idea for the Pink Ribbon Bagel in 2001 as a way to From left to right: Yilda Guerrero, Maegan Bell, Darlyn Davis, Anne Faustin, Guillermo help support the cause.

Flores, Patricia Arroyo, Shaniyya Pinckney, Esther Familia Cabrera, American Cancer “Panera Bread is commit- Society; and Thomas Antonopoulos, Manager, Panera Bread/Nanuet. ted to serving the members of the local community, many of whom have had their lives its Operation Dough-Nation® program. For the past 14 touched by breast cancer,” states Tony Diaz, operating part- years, the program has ensured that every purchase at ner of the Panera Bread cafes in the Hudson Valley/Bronx Panera Bread feeds back into the community. Operation region. “We are honored to support the American Cancer Dough-Nation® contributes to the local community with Society in the fight to find a cure for breast cancer.” both monetary and bread donations to local food pantries Panera Bread also supports charitable causes through and hunger relief agencies.

OPEN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING The executive committee of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing will be meeting on Monday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Bartow Center, Room 28. All cooperators are welcome to attend and participate. The meeting will review two bills significantly relating to Mitchell-Lama housing that were introduced in the State Senate this month which, during years of Republican control, were not permitted to reach the floor of that body.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON THE AGENDA IN ALBANY AND AT THE COALITION EXEC. One bill introduced by Senators Tom Duane and Carl Kruger — recognizing the depth of the housing crisis in our state – places a one year moratorium on privatization of Mitchell-Lama, as well as other housing supervised by the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) .

Declaring that the “unmet need for affordable housing is presently greater than at any time in the state’s history,” the bill directs the DHCR to “undertake a comprehensive study of the present status of state and locally aided low and middle income housing programs and make recommendations with respect to the preservation, modernization, and expansion of the number of housing units provided by such programs.” The proposed legislation directs the DHCR to submit those recommendations to the governor and the state legislature within a year.

The second bill introduced by State Senator Tom Duane would bar for fifty years the privatization of Mitchell-Lama co-ops while they enjoy tax exemption.

Co-op City’s shelter rent tax is in this category of tax exemption or abatement. If adopted, Senator Duane’s bill would, therefore, protect Mitchell-Lama communities from privatization and keep them in the program for an extended period of time.

SERIOUS CITY-WIDE M-L CO-OP GROUP FORMED Both bills resulted from persistent lobbying by a legislative subcommittee of the group forming the new organization COOPERATIVES UNITE FOR MITCHELLLAMA (CU4ML) of which the Co-op City Coalition to Save Affordable Housing is a founding member. CU4ML is unequivocally opposed to the privatization of MitchellLama cooperative housing.

ALL ARE WELCOME AT OUR OPEN EXEC. The February 23rd executive committee meeting will also consider the growing restrictions on legitimate public expression in the Co-op City Times, and in access to public space in our community, as well as examine applicable federal and state laws, and Riverbay resolutions that acknowledge the importance of open public commentary and provide protections for its practice.

That’s Monday, February 23, at 7:30 in Room 28 at the Bartow Community Center.

Our next General meeting will be on Monday, March 9, Room 28, Bartow Center.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

JOIN THE COALITION TO SAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING Join us in the effort to speak truth about privatization and about avoidable financial pressures on the community. Follow this column for notices of meetings. Become a member by sending $10 for annual membership to the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing (postal address below). For information about us: Visit our web page www.ctsah.net.

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Last Friday and Saturday, we conducted our second annual 2009 membership drive, and our first “Strawberry Valentine’s Day” celebration. A hearty thanks to 54 recurring and new members who joined our motto of “Cooperators doing something” in our Building 19 Association. This addition increased our membership total to 169 membership

Building 19 Association

strong. For those who have yet to renew their membership, the window remains open to become a financial member.

Please contact us by email, bldg19assoc@gmail.com or by telephone at 347-427-4746.

Many of you enjoyed the Valentine’s Day treats of chocolate-covered strawberries and Belgium chocolates as we com-

Hello, neighbors!!! There will be our first meeting on Tuesday, February 24 in our meeting room.

We have two guest speakers who will bring interesting information and answer some of our questions

municated with current members and the new members joining. Congratulations to the three raffle winners of our Valentine Day gifts. Raymond Vega won the first prize of a Gund Bear with Godiva chocolates. Second prize went to Kevin Lambright from Building 21B who won a box of Godiva chocolates. Third prize was awarded to Miriam Rosa who won a

Building 24 Association

that have been long overdue. PLEASE mark your calendars and COME ON DOWN and see what 2009 will and can bring for our building. We say LIFE IS A GOAL; Can we achieve it with your

Building 26 Association

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Finally, balloons and roses were given out to the runner-ups.

As a final reminder, the 2009 Francis Williams Scholarship applications are due and will be collected in the rear of the building’s meeting room on Tuesday, March 3rd between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

—Charlotte Codrington

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New cooperators, we would like to meet you, so COME ON DOWN and see what we are about.

—Celestine Withey

At the last meeting of the Building Association, an election of officers was held. Listed below are the persons who were elected to the vacant offices: President—Ezekiel Ragin; 1st Vice President—Hal Satinoff; 2nd Vice President—Pat Cipollaro; Secretary—

Yvonne Lewis; Treasurer—Michele Smith. The Building Captains are: A section, Lorraine Melora; B section, Pat Cipollaro; C section, Pearl Torain.

Congratulations to our new officers.

The Annual Membership Drive for year 2009 was conducted in the building

lobbies on January 21, 22 and 23. You still may pay your annual dues of $5 per family to your building chairperson or pay at a meeting.

We are still in need of floor captains in each section. Please see your section chairperson to volunteer your services.

We are also requesting that you suggest activities that will enhance our quality of life. Please submit any suggestions that you may have to the Board.

Help us to serve you!

—Virginia Stewart

The winds blew cold and strong but it did not stop residents from attending our last meeting on February 11th. After the reading and correcting the minutes and a financial update, Thalia and Roberta made a report from the Scholarship Committee.

They had spent many cool afternoons waiting, but only one student came for a form. Congratulations to them for their excellent efforts to make this project a success. Good things sometimes have tough beginnings. It will grow.

The most exciting issue of the evening

was about our rodent problem in the building. One resident recounted her encounter with mice and how she was able to finally get some resolution. Out of the blue, several other residents also had mice stories.

Riverbay has been informed and is working on eradicating the rodents. If, however, you still have any problem, please call your CSO office and inform them. Minnie & Mickey are okay in Disney World but not here. They are not cute. No one should have to live with rodents here or anywhere.

Staples gave the Association a $50 gift

certificate for supplies. We are planning how to distribute them to our youth. Our annual dues will be collected on Friday, April 3rd from 4:00 til 8:00 p.m. in the lobbies. Please cooperate with this collection for the Association.

Our President, Nelson Sweeting, gave a brief report of the Open Board meeting in Einstein. He urged residents to take advantage of these meetings and to participate.

They are a good source of information and a chance to express your concerns. United efforts from residents get quick action

from Riverbay. Someone inquired about the owners of the new supermarket “Associated.” No one seems to know who the owner is.

The president gave a special thanks to Paquita from the Sunshine Committee for her service in sending various greetings to residents on special occasions. He also thanked Junius for his constant service in keeping the meeting room in wonderful shape.

—Don Doherty

We welcome women and men to join this historically distinguished organization. All that is required is your INTEREST, COMMITMENT, FOCUS AND INVOLVEMENT. CO-OP CITY NCNW ON THE MOVE: Saturday, February 21th, the NCNW Youth Committee will be meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Room 14.

Saturday, February 28th, our Book Club will be meeting in Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Bay Plaza Shopping Center at 3:30 p.m. to discuss “Of Blood and Sorrow,” by Valerie Wilson Wesley.

Saturday February 28th, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium A will be our 8th Annual Youth Black History celebration featuring: Wright Worthy Dance Ministry of New St. John’s Baptist Church; Building 18 Youth Group

S.I.A.P.; the Amirikanke Kollective, the Undefeated Prayzers, Co-op City Baptist Church Praise Dancers, the Zodiac Track Team, the North Bronx Youth Sports Football Association Cowboys & Cheerleaders, and a theatrical performance of “Peanut Butter and Yam Bread” by Ave Maria Cross, CEO of Godmother Productions.

We will have arts & crafts, poetry, essay readings and more. We will have a Black History Posterboard Contest for students, 6-18 years of age. A winner will be chosen from Group 1, ages 6-12, and Group 2, ages 13-18. Posterboards cannot be smaller than 18” x12” and must be created by students, not adults; and must be dropped off at Dreiser, Room 14 on Saturday, February 21st from noon to 2 p.m. Winners will be announced during the Black History Program. Students, please include your

name, age and school on your Posterboard.

Parents can fill out entry form for students when they drop off the Posterboards. Mrs. Melton at (917) 399-2643.

April 16th – 21st, we will be going to Las Vegas, Grand Canyon and Laughlin.

This trip is totally booked and we thank you for your support.

May 2nd – Saturday, will be our ANNUAL SHOPPING SPREE at the Crossings Premium 100 Stores Outlet in Tannersville, PA; afterwards we will shop at the flea market and enjoy a late lunch at the Hillside Inn for a cost of $70. Leaving at 8 a.m. in front of the Rehab Center in Dreiser. Reservations, call 718/538-8606 or 320-2366. Checks payable to NCNW/Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475.

September 12th, please join us for our th 24 Annual National Black Family

Reunion in Washington, D.C. Departing at 6:00 a.m. in front of the Deli Store, 141 Dreiser Loop and on September 13th departing Washington, D.C. at 6:00 p.m.

Adults $55; Children $45 – price includes a T-Shirt commemorating the event. For reservations: 718/379-1297, 379-6589, 379-5430, 917/553-9965 or 917/838-9424.

September 15 – 28 – start planning to join NCNW on a trip to Spain and Morocco. Come with us to the Casbah.

Stan Simmons, our Tour Director, is planning thirteen (13) days and twelve (12) nights of travel visiting in Madrid, Seville, Granada, Tangier, Casablanca and more exciting cities of which you may have heard. This is a great tour for $3,500. For information, please call 718-862-9009 or 718-655-9034. Yes, seats available. Thank you and join us!

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You may also continue to let us know of your distribution issues/concerns at the Co-op City Times office, Monday through Friday, at (718) 320-3375.

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

By the publication of this weekly press release, our meeting of February 19, will have taken place. We will have the essentials of that meeting in our press release for February 28. Thank you to everyone that came and to those that made it possible.

We have a renewed commitment to have things that are not done correctly, corrected and accountability in response to our questions and problems. For example, a wrought iron fence had broken away from a concrete stoop on an A apartment facing the cul-desac of Broun Place. It had been placed in a

cooperator’s patio. Concrete work had begun to repair the fence and stopped. The fence took up the cooperator’s patio. For the cold weather, that wasn’t a problem, but here we are in the middle of February. So I began to follow up on the continuation of this repair. The fence represents a form of security and border to private property. The fence has been moved! The cooperator had no idea, no one was contacted!

This paragraph is repeated every week to remind you that we do have cooperator rules so please, if you decide to purchase

“satellite TV”, washer, dryer or dishwasher, you should call the CSO, 718-320-3405, 3406. You will be subject to a Community Complaint if you are reported to have installed any of the latter incorrectly. Other community offenses subject to penalties are motorcycles parked on the sidewalk, garbage not being recycled correctly.

Please read the Co-op City Times and participate in the activities of our lively community. For the rest of the month, there are several events celebrating Black History. I hope each of us will attend at least

one of these events. There are also other items of importance that help us make decisions and become knowledgeable.

To everyone celebrating an event or anniversary, we extend congratulations. For those that are recovering from illness or accident, we wish you a speedy recovery. Should you have a particular problem, reach out to a Broun Place board member and perhaps we can direct you to getting it corrected.

We follow our new president’s lead in service to our neighbors.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

We hope everyone had a great Valentine’s day!

As we celebrate Black History Month, we focus on the many men and women who have paved and shaped the road of black history. Despite the many challenges and struggles that they endured, they were still able to build a great, strong foundation that has enabled the men and women of future generations to move forward and continue the legacy. As we focus on Black History

Month 2009, America and the entire world has witnessed black history in the making. President Barack Obama has shown us what can happen when you take advantage and embrace the foundation from the past and not to dwell on past setbacks, but look to set new paths for the future.

In honor of Black History Month, the Association is sponsoring a “Black History Contest.” We are asking all of the youth in Building 8 between the ages of 5

thru 17 for their participation in this contest. For more information regarding the contest, please check the bulletin board located in the lobby of the building.

We are pleased to announce that Joseph Baldock has been appointed Chairman of the Floor Captains. We are asking that all of the cooperators, especially the appointed Floor Captains, to work with Mr. Baldock as he takes on his new role. Mr. Baldock will still hold his current position

as the Association’s Sergeant-At-Arms.

Reminder Tip: We encourage all cooperators to be involved with the Building Association. The main purpose of the association is to gather and share ideas and to provide sound, constructed information of Co-op City community. Remember, knowledge is power!

“Together We Stand, Divided We Fall.“ —Lee Rivers

Our next general membership meeting will be on Thursday, February 26, at 7 p.m. at the back of the building (in the voting room).

REMINDER: Please observe the following quality-of-life regulations:

a) NO DOG is allowed in the apartment; b) NO LOITERING in the lobby and on the stairways. c) NO SELLING in the lobby. Period. d) NO VANDALIZING the stairs and the elevators.

Unannounced police sweeps are conducted day and night to enforce these rules.

Report any criminal activities to the 45th Precinct at (718) 822-5411 and/or Riverbay Public Safety at (718) 320-

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For all NYC non-emergency inquiries, call 3-1-1.

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—Olubiyi Sehindemi (Mr. B)

There will be a General Meeting of the Building Five Association held on Thursday, February 26, at 7:30 p.m.

A guest speaker is scheduled from

Riverbay. Refreshments will be served and there will be a 50/50 raffle.

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African-American Association of Co-op City

Kojo Adimu Research Library – Thank you to all the neighbors and friends who came out last Saturday to the dedication of The Kojo Adimu Research Library.

Elder Kojo Adimu expressed his appreciation to the Association’s Executive Board for the tribute and those in attendance exchanged stories and experiences. Elder Adimu has donated these books on history, culture, religion, health and many other topics and the library will be open to the public shortly. A special thanks is extended to Barbara Winborne, Patsy Balfour, Kevin Lambright, Carlton, Harman Leacock and Nzingha Adimu for making it all possible.

Elder Kojo Adimu has relocated from Coop City, but has left a legacy and will long be remembered through this library.

Cub Scout Pack – Calling all men!

Calling all men! The Association would like to re-establish the Cub Scout Pack for boys between the age of 6-11. One gentleman has volunteered to assist, and that is a good beginning. If you are retired and have little to do, this is a wonderful opportunity to help our children, who need positive male images. Please step up and become a scout leader for the boys in our community. Getting the boys involved in this activity will teach them many things about scouting and will deter them from mischief and crime. We look forward to hearing from you 718-379-5555.

FREE African Dance – The next dance workshops will be on Wednesdays, February 18th, March 4th, 11th and 18th at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. It is open to women, men, boys and girls, age

7-70. Wear comfortable clothing.

Yoga & Pilates – The Yoga & Pilates class continues to meet on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Center, Room 2.

By popular demand, the Association is pleased to announce that it will offer this program on Tuesdays, as well as Thursdays. The Tuesday class will begin on March 3rd. Registration information will be forthcoming.

Women’s History Month – On Saturday, March 14, at 4:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 4, there will be Women’s History Month Celebration with the theme “Culture, Politics, Religion – How Do We Balance Them in Our Lives Today?” The guest panelists are Dr. Rosalind Jeffries, Rev. Andrea Payne and Ms. Shirley Saunders.

If you would like to entertain at this event, please call us at 718-379-5555.

Black History Month Film Festival – Thanks to all our neighbors and friends who supported this event. Special appreciation is extended to Iman Drammeh and her daughter, who provided the technical assistance.

Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan, affectionately known as “Dr. Ben” is presently living at the Bay Park Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 801 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY. He is the author of several books, including Black Man of the Nile and His Family and Africa: Mother of the Major Western Religions. Dr. Ben is getting more attention and better care and many friends and family members are visiting him.

—Francine Reva Jones

To reach Post 1871, it is located at 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 41, and if you have a computer, you can get in touch with us by e-mail post1871@optimum.net.

Greetings to all our members of Post 1871 located in Co-op City who are residing in the Bay Park Nursing Home; Our minds and hearts are with you each day hoping that you will have a blessed day.

Happy birthday to all our Post members who have a birthday in February: Robert Avilez, Beverly M. Briggs, Carrero Fugencio, Louis A. Cruz, Ronald Grantward, Paul R. Gaulden, Thomas F. Einwich, John F. Fields, Edward M. Handy, Nathan Jones, Salvatore Lobello, Jr., David Minton, Emmett A. Pace, Ernest H. Peronneau, Santiago Santiago, Robert Thomas, Walter Thomas, Jr., and Lloyd Tapper.

Army Trivia: Which medium-range ballistic missile did the U.S. Army rely on to defend Germany from the 1960’s to the 80’s?

The answer is the MGM 3l Pershing and the Pershing 2.

The American Legion Co-op City Post 1871 will sponsor a one-day, round-trip deluxe motor coach tour to “historic” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Saturday, June 13. The tickets are $70 per person.

The trip includes transportation, guided tour and all you can eat at the old Country Buffet. The buses will leave from Dreiser Loop Community Center at 8 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. in front of the Einstein Loop Community Center. For tickets, you can contact Robert Feliciano at 718-320-8165 or Josephine Collins at 718-320-1946, so start putting your money aside for this great trip, tell your family and friends

about this trip.

World War 2 Era Merchant Marine Seamen: Certain Merchant Marine seamen who served in World War 2 may qualify for veterans’ benefits. When applying for medical care, seamen must present their discharge certificate from the Department of Defense or call 1-800 827-1000 for help obtaining a certificate.

The commissary is a supermarket that can be used by all military personnel, retirees and their dependents.

Commissaries usually sell food at a lower price than civilian stores. The government appropriates money to keep commissaries operating, and typically, you will save from 20% to 30% by shopping at the commissary. When you arrive at all Post meetings, turn your cell phone ringer off, arrive on time, sign in and take a seat. Veterans

are welcome to our Post to meet fellow comrades in a warm friendly atmosphere.

Our address is American Legion Post 1871, Co-op City, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. If you decide to join our Post, please submit a copy of your DD-214 discharge paper. You and your family will be eligible to benefit from a wide variety of substantial money discounts. Using any one of these discounts can easily have set your entire year’s dues. For further information, please call 718-320-8165 after 1 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The most underdeveloped territory in the world today is between a person’s ears.

This information was provided to you by your public information officer of Post 1871.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, March 19, in the Bartow Center, Room # 28 at 7:30 p.m.

All members are requested to attend this very important meeting, as items of extreme interest will be discussed pertaining to our upcoming activities for the year. Please attend this very important meeting.

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic

Club extends thanks and gratitude to all the people who attended our St. Valentine’s Day Dance in Auditorium B this past Saturday, February 14. This was our 6th attempt at giving this event which has been an annual affair since its inception in 2004. The event was well attended.

Everyone seemed to have had a wonderful time. It is because of your participation that this affair was successful.

Thank you very much for your atten-

dance. We also give special recognition to those volunteers who worked tirelessly and diligently to assure that this affair would be a success. We thank all members and non-members who bought tickets, but could not attend this affair.

The Club extends get well wishes to those members who are home-bound, or who have been ill and are recovering.

Our prayers are with you for a full recovery and rehabilitation. Best wishes are

also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or special event during the month of February.

The Club welcomes and encourages new membership. Dues are $12 per person, per year. If you are interested in joining the club, you may send a check or money order to E.R.D.C., P.O. Box 300, Bronx , NY 10475.

—George T. Clarke

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Community Protestant Church

On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 862-9172.

CHURCH SCHEDULE Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sunday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AT THE CHURCH’S ANNEX: 2053 ASCH LOOP NORTH (CO-OP CITY) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship, “Life on God’s Terms” – Every Friday (except 4th Friday) 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS: Join the Soul Sisters Reading Network for their exciting discussion of ZIPPORAH, WIFE OF MOSES by Marek Halter today at 10:00 a.m. at the Annex. The March 21st selection is INTERPRETER OF MALADIES, a Pulitzer Prize winning collection of short stories by Jhumpa Lahiri. RSVP at cpcsisters@aol.com by March 19th.

Friday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. at the Church’s Annex, 2053 Asch Loop in Coop City – Join Minister Keith J. Williams and the members of “Life on God’s Terms” Ministry in celebrating their First Anniversary of Service to the Community with words of fun, food and fellowship.

Wednesday, March 25th – Join CPC Tours at the Millennium Theater, Sight and Sound, Lancaster, PA to see BEHOLD THE LAMB. Dinner at “Good N’ Plenty Restaurant. Shopping at Tanger Outlets. Ticket: $115 available

by calling (718) 862-9172.

Saturday, March 28th – Shopping Spree to Reading, PA, sponsored by the Nurses’ Ministry. Tickets: $41, available by calling (718) 671-7935 or (718) 6711754.

Thursday, June 18 – Saturday, June 20 –– Join the Missionary Ministry for their “Girlfriends’ Getaway,” at the luxurious Sheraton Reading Hotel, Reading, PA. Includes 2 spa services, 2 breakfasts, shuttle service to Vanity Fair Outlet Village, 2 nights’ hotel accommodation, motor coach transportation. Cost per person: $390 double occupancy. For additional information and/or reservations, call: (718) 671-0425.

SAVE THE DATES! TWO EXCITING UPCOMING TOURS BY CPC! July 1–5 – Montreal International Jazz Festival and Quebec City.

August 3-7 - 20th Anniversary celebration of the National Black Theater Festival, Winston Salem, NC.

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CELEBRATES ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY Many activities and programs are planned in observance of this great milestone in the life of our church and we invite the community to come and celebrate with us on the following dates: Sunday, March 29th at 3:30 p.m. – Pre-Anniversary Service.

Friday, April 17th at 7:30 p.m. – PreAnniversary Service.

Sunday, April 19th at 11:00 a.m. – 40th Anniversary of Community Protestant Church Sunday, April 19th at 3:30 p.m. – Gospel Extravaganza Saturday, March 21s , 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – 40th Anniversary Banquet at Villa Barone Manor.

Tickets: $125/Adults; $70/Children (up to 13 years of age).

For tickets and/or additional information, contact the church at (718) 862-9172.

—Evan G. Mitchell

We are pleased to announce that the first quilting meeting will begin on Tuesday, March 3, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the community room of the Baychester Library.

You may choose to begin a quilting or craft project.

Please bring the following to get started: - a package of assorted needles (sharps,

sizes 7-12, preferred) - fabric, 1/2 yard each of two contrasting fabrics, 100% cotton. Bring your own or use the fabrics that will be available. (If your fabric is new, rinse in cold water to remove the starch, and press.)

- Shears/scissors, to be used only for cutting fabrics, sharp enough to cut through lay-

ers of fabric.

- Thread, 100% cotton preferred, any color.

- Pins and a pin cushion - Thimble, to fit the middle finger of your sewing hand.

- Pencil and a small pencil sharpener.

- Ruler, 12 inches, clear plastic, in a grid

of 1/8”.

- Box or container, for your supplies and project.

Please call Pat at 718-320-1288 to register, even if you have called before to express your interest. Enrollment is limited to 20 due to space considerations. We look forward to seeing you on March 3rd.

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

The Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 115 Einstein Loop, welcomes you to pray with them.

Note: Regular office hours are on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Coming Events: The community is always welcome to attend our vari-

ous functions and enjoy a great day of fun and friendship.

Plan Ahead: Keep these dates open for Purim – March 8, 9 and March 10.

Good and Welfare: Happy birthday and anniversary greetings for whom are celebrating during February.

February brings birthday wishes to Rodger M.

Berlofsky on February 8 and to Debbie Schwartz on the 18th of February. Many more enjoyable special days to you.

Don’t forget to pay your dues! Better yet – join us so that we can help each other.

Shalom!

—Miriam Evelyn Berlofsky

The Men’s Club is running an Atlantic City trip to SHOWBOAT CASINO on Wednesday, March 18.

COST is $27 per person with a $25 cash refund and $5 food voucher.

Therefore, you are paying $27 and getting back $30.

Remember, you must bring your Showboat card or a

proper photo I.D. to get back the cash.

We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip we show a movie.

For reservations, call Marty, (718) 671-7809; Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

All reservations MUST be paid up by March 11.

Pick-up stops: Einstein Loop, 7:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:00 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:05 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

—Bruce Gitelson

Thanks to all the members who attended the meeting on the 12th and for accepting my resignation. Kudos and much luck to the newly elected President, Algenon Quattelbaum. With the assistance of Pat Bonaparte as Vice President, I am sure the club will continue to move forward. One of my special initiatives was the Scholarship Fund and hopefully this service will continue. It has been a rewarding experience writing the weekly columns and getting feedback from cooperatives who reportedly looked forward to what I had to say.

Please parents, allow your child/children ages 8-25 to participate in the Youth Day of Wealth so that they can learn how to own and operate a business and more. There will be grant & scholarship information, seminars & workshops, breakfast & lunch for only $25 per youth and $10 per adult. If we don’t help our young people learn to make money the legal way, the drug dealers will certainly recruit them. Co-op City & the churches need some billionaires. Please call 914-633-4417 or www.Blessed Billionaires.com to register. Do this because our children are “Worth More Than a Million.”

On this day in Black History: Nina Simone, known as the “High Priestess of Soul,” was born in Tryon, N.C. Barbara Jordan, Congresswoman, the first Black person to give the keynote address at a national political convention, was born in Houston, TX in 1936. Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965.

Again, thanks to the HTIDC for all the love & support during my tenure and the best of luck to Algenon.

—Evelyn M. Turner

On Wednesday, February 12, members of the Co-op City and Williamsbridge NAACP branches were among the honorees when New York City Councilman Larry B. Seabrook, Chairman of the Council’s Civil Rights Committee, recognized the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) with a City Hall Proclamation saluting the organization on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary, and for its continued commitment to overcoming racial barriers and fighting for justice and NAACP Proclamation – Councilman Seabrook with Speaker Christine Quinn, equality.

Councilwoman Inez Dickens and other Councilmembers, and NAACP members at The City Hall ceremony was the City Hall Proclamation Ceremony.

Photo by William Alatriste attended by dozens of members from several of the city’s NAACP branches, including York State Conference who thanked Councilman Karen Blanding, 2nd Vice President of the NAACP, New Seabrook for the honor.

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Walter and Isaac recently just dominated the basketball playoffs and brought trophies home.

We are so proud of all the hard work they put in during the season. In addition, a very happy 12th birthday to Isaac.

We love you guys very much. With much love.

—Your family

Happy 5th birthday, Gabriella!

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite the community to join us tomorrow for worship service at 8:00 a.m. worship and at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for adults and children will be held at 9:15 a.m. Bible class and prayer service is held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible study also is held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and at 7:30 p.m. We are located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50 on the lower level. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org to find out about our ministries and programs. For your travel needs, please visit www.ccbctravel.com.

Beginning Wednesday, February 11th, an

additional Bible Study class will be added.

This study group will meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 15th, the First Lady’s Ministry will celebrate their 13th Anniversary at our 11 a.m. service. Rev. Sharon Reese from St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Harlem, NY will be the guest speaker. All are invited to come and share in this celebration.

On Saturday, February 21, at 10 a.m., the annual Black History Program will be held with a play entitled, “We Hope We Made You Proud,” a celebration of the history of our African American people. All are welcome to attend.

On Sunday, February 22nd at our 11 a.m. service we will celebrate Black History Sunday. The guest speaker will be

Rev. James Logan from Convent Avenue Baptist Church. All are welcome to this celebratory service.

“Save the Date” - Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, for the Ultimate Dining Cruise. We are inviting everyone to join us for dinner on the “Elegant Spirit Cruises” hosted by the Building Fund Ministry. Adults, $125; Children (2-12), $55. We invite you to join us for good food, music and fellowship. A $25 non-refundable deposit is required.

Final payment is due April 1. For information, call 718 320-3774.

The Scholarship Ministry invites you to join them on a five day French Canadian Tour, August 3 -8. Two days will be spent in both Montreal and Quebec. Enjoy guided tours of Quebec City and the Beaupre Coast, visits to Montreal’s Olympic Park

and the Copper Museum and admission to Notre Dame Academy. The cost of the trip is $995/single, $775/double and $725/triple occupancy. A $100 deposit is required immediately. For information, call the church.

The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center’s Saturday Tutoring Program offers small group tutoring for students in grades 2 to 5. We are offering preparation for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math state tests which will be held in March. Tutoring is held 3 to 5 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 51 (lower level).

Tuition is $50 a month. Registration is held during program hours the first two weeks of the month. For information, call 718-671- 8449 or 917-620-2859.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Let everything that has breath and every breath of life praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Psalms 150:6-The Amplified Version. Let us continue to lift up the written word using the subject “SALVATION:” John 3:3 “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:17 “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be

saved.”

Acts 4:12 “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

Romans 10:9-10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God

hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Titus 2:11 “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.”

Hebrew 1:14 “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”

Invitations: Come out this afternoon at 3 p.m. and join us for Prayer Service. We serve a prayer hearing and prayer answering God! The church opens tomorrow at 10 a.m. for Sunday School. Worship service begins at 11 a.m. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop on the lower level. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 291, Co-op City Station. Our phone# is (718) 671-3627.

Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Over-seer, Rev. Dr. G. Little & Minister V. Little

St. Joseph’s Anglican Episcopal Church is located at 155 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 on the lower level.

Telephone: (718) 320- 0844.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday: Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Friday:

Youth Group 4-6:00 p.m. Young Adults 6:30- 9 p.m. The Sunday School leads services every fourth Sunday and the Young Adults lead services every fifth Sunday.

Upcoming Events: -The Women’s Guild is selling raffle tickets as a fundraiser. The raffles are $1

each or a book of 6 for $5. The drawing will take place on Saturday, April 11. Cash prizes will be awarded.

-February 25: Ash Wednesday—We will have two services, one in the morning beginning at 7 a.m. and one in the evening at 7 p.m. Come and get your ashes.

- February 1-- Conformation classes begin Sundays immediately following service.

-April 11-- Men’s Club will be having a fish fry fundraiser.

As the deer longs for the water brooks, so longs my soul for you, O God. (Psalm 42).

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Co-op City Times / February 21, 2009

JASA SENIOR LUNCH MENU

JASA SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM OF CO-OP CITY

Monday, February 23

Bartow

Gloria Wise

Dreiser

Dominoes 10:00 in rm. 49

Crochet & Knitting 9am in rm. 7

Bingo 10:00 in rm. 31

Bingo 1:00 in rm. 49

Stay Well Exercise 10:00 in rm. 2

Dominos 12:30 in rm. 31

Bereavement Support Group 1:15pm in rm. 34

Walking Club 11:00 in rm. 7

Alert & Alive 10:00 in rm. 31

Tuesday, February 24

Bingo 11:00 in rm. 4 Current Events 10:00 in rm. 31 Bingo 11:00 in rm. 31 Dominos 10:30 in rm. 31

Dominoes 10:00 in rm. 49

Alert & Alive 10:30 in rm. 7

Tai Chi 11:00 in rm. 49

Bingo 10:00 in rm. 4

Bingo 1:00 in rm. 49

Cultural Dancing 10:30 Aud. A

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Mon., 2/23

Apple juice, breaded fish w/tartar sauce, orzo w/mushroom, French style beans

Stuffed cabbage, orzo, brussels sprouts

Whole wheat bread, fresh oranges

Fruited chicken, sweet potato, Italian blend

Rye bread, fruit cocktail

Homemade turkey loaf w/gravy, broccoli florets, mashed potato

Whole wheat bread, apricot halves

ti, Italian blend

BBQ chicken, Spanish rice, glazed carrots

Rye bread, applesauce

Cranberry juice, beef barley soup, turkey burger w/sauted onions, Mexicorn, chopped spinach

Homemade breaded tilapia w/tartar sauce, spinach, potato

Hamburger bun, cake

Tues., 2/24

Pineapple juice, veg soup, garlic chicken, brown rice, mixed vegs

Wed., 2/25

Fish cake w/lemon cream sauce, baked potato, brussels sprouts

Thurs., Orange-pineapple juice, 2/26 baked chicken, spaghetFri., 2/27

All meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Schedule subject to change without notice. We ask that members please

Thursday, February 26

Wednesday, February 25

call their center at least one day in advance to register for lunch:

Bingo 11:00 in rm. 31 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 in rm. 31 Blood Pressure 10-12 in rm. 28 Line Dancing 11-12 in rm. 31 Word Games 10:30–11:30, rm. 31 Dominos 12:30 in rm. 31

Dominoes 10:00 in rm. 49 Spelling Bee 10:00 in rm. 49 Spanish Practice Class 10:30 in rm. 35

Tai Chi 11:00 in rm. 2 Art 1:00 in rm. 7

Dominoes 10:00 in rm. 49

Line Dancing 10:00 in Aud. A

Dominoes 10:30 in rm. 31

Stay Well 10:00 in rm.45

Blood Pressure 10-12 in rm. 28

Bingo 11:00 in rm. 31

Line Dancing 10:00 in Aud. A (at Dreiser)

“Handi-Flex” 1:00 in Aud. A

Bingo 1:00 pm in rm. 49

Friday, February 27

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066 ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Gloria Wise Center (718) 671-5161

“Movie Madness” 9:30 am in rm. 31 Art 10 am in rm. 31 (Einstein) Bingo 10:30 am in rm.

31 Spelling Bee 11:00 in rm. 31

WEEKLY TRIPS

1st Monday: 1st & 3rd Mondays: Tuesdays: Fridays:

Dominoes 10:00 am in rm.

31 Art 10 am in rm. 38 Bingo 1:00 pm in rm.

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Stew Leonard’s Super Wal-Mart Bowling Swimming

Drama Club 1:30 in rm. 7 Crochet & Knitting 9:00 am in rm. 7 Blood Pressure 10-12 in rm. 34 Beginner’s Comp 11-12 in rm. 34 Intermediate Comp Class 11-12 in rm. 34 Meditative Moments 11:00 am in rm. 2 $5 $8 $12.50 $3

To register for trips and classes, please call

(718) 320-2066

Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation

Need A Computer Class?

Please come and join us for a 10-week session at the Einstein Senior Center, located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 34, on Fridays from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. for beginner’s classes and 12-1 p.m. for intermediate classes.

Registration will begin on Monday, February 23, at 10 a.m. at the Bartow office.

10 session=$10 for each class.

Upcoming Trips for March

“IMANI WINDS”— March 5th — $5, including transportation/lunch. Trip includes instrumental one hour concert reflecting the music of the European, African-American and Latin tradition.

CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, NY (Near 34th Street).

Pick-ups is as follows: Asch Loop @ 10:30 a.m., Dreiser @ 10:45 a.m., Einstein @ 11:00 a.m.

Seniors may register at the Bartow Senior Services Office, located at 2049 Bartow Ave., or by calling (718) 3202066 and at the senior centers.

Registration begins immediately.

Palisades Mall — Thursday, March 12th — Transportation/boxed lunch only $10. Pick-up information: Asch Loop at

9:00 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 9:15 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:30 a.m. Phone registration will begin March 4th at 10 a.m., please sign up, 718-320-2066.

NY BOTANICAL GARDENS, BRONX, NY — “Orchid Show” – $ 29.

Trip includes 10 a.m. Brazilian guitarist concert. Brazilian Orchids introduction, 11 — conservatory, noon, lunch (boxed), tram ride — 1 p.m. — Arts and crafts (participate) and view of the Everrett Children’s Adventure Garden – 3 p.m.

Pick-up information: Asch Loop at 8:30 a.m., Dreiser Loop at 8:45 a.m., Einstein Loop at 9:00 a.m.

Phone registration will begin March 4th at 10 a.m., please sign up, 718-3202066. Transportation/lunch included.

Please note

Monday, February 23, Diabetic Group will meet at Dreiser Loop on the 2nd Floor, Room 7.

Be Informed

Applications are being accepted for the JPAC Advocacy Training Seminar which will take place on March 25th and

April 1st. Applications are available at the senior centers. Each training session will have 15-20 people.

Blood Pressure

Trained volunteers are providing FREE blood pressure screenings to the 60+ community. Conveniently located at all three of the Co-op City community centers. All you need is to become a member by simply filling out a short application form available at any of the local centers.

Locations & Schedule: 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, every 2nd & 4th Friday from 10:00 a.m. to noon.; 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 28, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to noon; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 7, every 1st & 3rd Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Co-op City Times / February 21, 2009

WEEKLY SCHEDULE BUILDING & TOWNHOUSES ASSOCIATIONS Coalition To Save Afforddable Housing Meeting: Mon., 2/23; 7:00 pm (Bartow Rm. 28)

Cooperators United Meeting: Wed., 2/25; 7:00 pm (Bartow Rm. 31) Debs Place Association: Thurs., 2/26; 7:00 pm (Dreiser Rm. 1)

CULTURE & ARTS African-American Yoga Practice: Thurs., 2/26; 6:30 pm (Dreiser Rm. 2)

HOBBIES Co-op City Duplicate Bridge: Wed., 2/25; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Rm. 9)

POLITICAL Working Families Meeting: Tues., 2/24; 7:00 pm (Einstein Rm. 35)

RELIGIOUS Circle of Christ Church: Fri., 2/27; 6:00 pm (Bartow Rm. 31) & Sun., 3/1; 9:00 am (Bartow Rm. 31)

Church of the New Vision Bible Study: Sun., 3/1; 9:00 am (Einstein Rm. 38) Deeper Life Bible Church: Tues., 2/24; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Rm. 1) Faith @ Work Christian Church, Bible Study Church Service: Thurs., 2/26; 5:00 pm and Sun., 3/1; 8:00 am (Dreiser Rm. 8)

Iglesia Cristiana Marcos 16:15: Sun., 3/1; 10:00 am (Einstein Rm. 35) Greater Love Baptist Church: Sun., 3/1; 2:30 pm (Dreiser Rm. 1) Harvest Restoration Ministries: Wed., 2/25; 6:00 pm, Fri., 2/27; 6:00 pm & Sun., 3/1; 10:00 am (Dreiser Rm. 10)

SCOUTS Girl Scouts Council of Greater New York: Fri., 2/27; 3:00 pm (Dreiser Rooms 1, 2, 9, and 10)

SENIORS Seniors Nutrition Program: Mon. - Fri., 2/23; - 2/27; 8:00 am (Bartow Rm. 31, Dreiser Rm. 4; Einstein Rm. 49)

SERVICE & CIVIC Weight Watchers Nutrition Program: Tues., 2/24; 5:00 pm (Dreiser Rm. 4)

SPORTS Black Forum Aerobics & Track Practice: Mon., 2/23; & Wed., 2/25; 5:30 pm (Dreiser Loop Aud. A,B,C)

New York Lyons Athletic Club: Tues., 2/24; & Thurs., 2/26; 5:30 pm (Einstein Rm. 45) Zodiac Track Team: Tues., 2/24; & Thurs., 2/26; 6:00 pm (Dreiser Aud. A, B, C)

Baychester Library Events FEBRUARY 2009: Films on Saturdays: 2:00 PM Movies for Black History Month: The Tyler, Texas Black Film Collection The famous Tyler, Texas Black Film Collection is a group of movies from African American filmmakers and actors of the 1930s and 1940s.

Today, Saturday, February 21. MIDNIGHT SHADOW. 1939. 53 min., b&w, 16mm.

Directed by George Randol. Starring Buck Woods and Richard Bates. Prince Alihabad, "Mind Reader, Wonder Worker," visits a community in the South and stays as a guest of the Wilson family, which owns a tract of oil-rich land in Texas. He soon finds himself in the middle of a murder scandal.

Saturday, February 28. JUKE JOINT. 1947. 60 mm., b&w, 16mm. Directed by Spencer Williams. The story of Bad News Johnson and July Jones, two penniless conmen who head west to make it big.

ADULTS Computer— Monday, February 23 • 10:30 a.m.

Kids Game On — Monday, February 23 • 3:30 p.m. KIDS Special Program The Peanut Prince What’s TAG, anyway? TAG stands for Teen Advisory Group.

Tuesday, February 24 • 4:00 p.m. • Come and learn what’s new at the library, make suggestions and meet with other teens.

Kids Reading Aloud — Wednesday, February 25 • 3:30 p.m.

Adults Computer Class — Thursday, February 26 • 10:30 a.m.

Chess — Thursday, February 26 • 3:30 p.m.

Friday, February 27 • 3:00 p.m. • KIDS Game Day

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FYI: Governor Paterson’s budget proposes to add 6,000 beds to the Medicaidfunded Assisted Living Program. This program is exempt from the NYS Assisted Living Reform Act (ALRA) of 2004, a law created to provide consumer protections for assisted living residents. Under this budget proposal, low-income New Yorkers would be governed by an inferior set of rules and non-Medicaid assisted living residents would continue to benefit from the strong consumer protections and disclosures provided under the ALRA. New York State should not have 2 sets of rules for assisted living – especially when the rules applying to the poor have lesser standards and benefits than those applying to people of higher incomes. For more information, visit www.aarp.org/ny .

Heartfelt condolences to Thelma Blash on the loss of her brother-in-law; to Mitzi Cleare on the loss of her grandson and the Jeffries family on the loss of their mother.

To notify the AARP Peachtree Chapter of illness or bereavement, contact Frances Wilson, (718) 671-5493. April 16 – The “Divine Comedy” –w/Father Aloysius Misgivings sharing stories and one-liners on growing up Catholic and other religious experiences; audience participation; church collection; bingo; raffle; hilarious entertainment at the Johnson & Wales Inn (Mass.); lunch prepared by the culinary Chef s of Johnson & Wales University; $85 -- see Daisy/Wini.

May 2nd & May 3rd – Pocono Casinos and Lobster Feast (return trip) – Mt. Airy Lodge and Mohegan Sun Casinos with 2 bonus; all you can eat Lobster Feast (70+ items); open bar; dancing and full

American Breakfast - $280 (double), $330 (single) - See Jeanne/Wini.

June 10 (Wednesday) – Dine on the Rip Van Winkle Flyer thru the Catskill Mountains with shopping at Woodbury Commons - $85 - See Daisy.

July 15 – Return of the 3-in-1: Cruise, Bally’s Casino and Phillips luncheon - See Jeanne.

August 30 – September 6 – Navigator of the Seas (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines) – Ports of call: Rome, Genoa (Italy), Nice (France), Barcelona, Palma deMallorca (Spain) and Sardinia, Rome (Italy); includes cruise, roundtrip air from JFK Airport, taxes and insurance; PASSPORT REQUIRED; Deposit $350 NOW DUE; for additional information contact, Jeanne or Wini.

September 22 – “Niagra Falls”, a Broadway show at the Art Center (CT); Mohegan Sun Casino with buffet lunch and bonus – see Jeanne/Wini.

October 31 – November 1 – Saratoga Dixie Land Jazz Festival - See Daisy/Wini.

December 30 – January 1 – New Year’s Trip to the Desmond – See Jeanne/Wini.

For information about the above trips, contact the Tour Committee: Wini – 718671-6386; Jeanne – 718- 379-3742; Daisy – 718-671-3241.

REMEMBER: All trips, 2 or more days, must be completely paid 45 days before departure.

Signing your name for a trip does not insure you a seat on the bus -- your “PAYMENT” will hold a seat for you. First come, first seated, so be prompt with your promise to pay or lose your spot.

—Delores Debnam

The van operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Call 718-320-2069 to make your reservations.

Sunday, May 17th, the Handicapped Adults will be holding their annual Spring luncheon and Honor Day. This year, we are honoring two people, Josephine Betancourt and Andrea Betancourt. We will have our very own D.J. Ramon Betancourt playing oldies but goodies to dance to and sing along with. There will be a choice of menu. Watch this column for a donation amount.

We have a Jazzy 1133 motorized wheelchair on sale. Come into the office and check it out. Our flea market is open all year round. Come into the office and look around at our goods.

If you wish to join our organization, come into the office and fill out a membership application. Dues for the year is $12.

Welcome to our new member, Frank Carbonaro. Get well wishes to those who are ill.

Pennies, pennies, pennies, bring them to the office.

—Arlene Dermansky

Sunday, February 22, Bingo Game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $3.

Everyone is welcome. Snacks and refreshments served.

Wednesday February 24, Bingo game in Room 38 at 1:30 p.m. for members only. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, February 25, trip to Atlantic City Showboat Casino. Price: $27, Rebate: $25, plus $5 towards food. Pickup time: 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops-Einstein Center, Asch Loop (in back of library), and Dreiser Loop.

Our first trips is to The La Neve’s N.J. to see Blast From The Past, a musical.

Date is April 6. Pric, $59.

Also arrangements have been made for Elmsford Theatre to see FUNNY GIRL. Date is June 4. Price is $68. If you wish, you can pay it in installments.

Don't forget to pay your dues for 2009, $12 for year. See Ann or Mary for more information. Tel. 1-718-379-9613 or come to Room 39, Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Handicapped Adults Association

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The U.S. government, which years ago purchased land in west Jerusalem for a new embassy, should immediately move its main presence from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the country’s real capital.

There are two reasons always given for the delays • Jerusalem’s status must be decided in final negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians; • And to move the structure flow would upset Arab and Muslim nations at a sensitive time.

Under any realistic scenario, large swaths of Jerusalem will remain the capital of the Jewish state. There is no

reason for the U.S. embassy not to be in those undisputedly Jewish areas. Every Arab leader knows this.

Not only that, but what moment would not be sensitive in the always fragile Middle East? If topics were not so touchy, the peace process would have concluded long ago. Besides, if the U.S. government continues to reject the reality of the Jewish people’s ancient spiritual, emotional and. physical ties to the City of Zion, why would not Arab states follow suit?

Thus, in not moving the embassy, the U.S. only perpetuates conflict and further undermines its goal of a more tranquil region.

Co-op City Post 500 Jewish War Veterans

The next meeting of Post 500 will be held on Sunday, March 1st at 10 a.m. at the Town House Restaurant on Dreiser Loop.

It will be another open meeting with wives or other guests invited for breakfast with the Post.

The open meeting in February was very successful and hopefully this one will be well attended too.

On Sunday, April 26th at 9:30 a.m. at the James J. Peters Bronx VA Hospital, the Bronx County Council Jewish War Veterans, representing all the posts in the Bronx, will hold its annual convention which would also feature the installation

of officers of all posts.

After the convention, a special luncheon will be held celebrating the Bronx County JWV’s 75th anniversary. The luncheon will be at 1 p.m. at the Harbor Restaurant on City Island.. The cost for the luncheon and all following activities is $37.50 per person ($75 per couple).

It would be very nice if some of our members, especially our officers, attended these festivities.

At our March 1st meeting, please let us know if you plan to attend or call Marvin at 718-379-4804 anytime before then or after.

Saturday services are continuing, weather permitting.

Our thanks to those people who attend services. Please try to attend whenever possible.

We would like to remind our members and any Jewish people in Co-op City looking for a conservative synagogue that all are welcome to our Saturday 9 a.m. service. Try to take a Saturday and come to

services when you can.

Donations are always in order. Frieda will be in the office Monday from11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Get well wishes to all who are ill.

Get well wishes to Jean. We miss you.

For information regarding the synagogue or questions, please get in touch with Frieda Epstein at 671-3679.

—Frieda Epstein

Co-op City Jewish Center

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Young Israel of Co-op City

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop Shopping Center) is a house of worship that opens, its doors every morning from 5:30 a.m. until 7:30 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

Every evening at 20 minutes before sunset and for one hour thereafter, the synagogue is open for evening prayers and a brief religious message from Rabbi Solomon I. Berl.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candle-lighting time. Saturday. morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at l0:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one-hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

The Sisterhood of Young Israel of Coop City will be holding a gala Purim Luncheon, Wednesday, March 4th, at noon in the Young Israel Sanctuary.

There will be traditional Purim food served, and hopefully, Rabbi Berl will once again lead us in singing. This serves as an open invitation to all members and non-members of the Sisterhood, to come and participate in the luncheon. Don’t forget, men are also invited.

The cost is only $8 a person, payable at the door. We continue to extend invitation to all Jewish women, between the age of 1 and 100+, to become part of the Sisterhood. Age and language are no barriers to your joining with us, making new friends and renewing old ones.

I hope to see you all at our Purim luncheon on Wednesday, March 4th.

Shalom.

—Trudy Kaufman

The Co-op City Jewish Community Council is pleased to announce two upcoming Purim events. The first is a Purim Feast to be held at Bronx House on Tuesday, March 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Please call or come into the office in Dreiser Loop, Room # 18, to pick up your ticket for this event. Seating is limited, and a ticket is required! A bus will pick us up from Dreiser Loop at 6:00 p.m., and you will be dropped off in front of your building after the

party. The second event will be held on Wednesday, March 11, in room 2 of the Dreiser Community Center at 1:00 p.m.

Entertainment will be provided by the kids from Solomon Schecter School in White Plains, N.Y. We will have games, music, and, of course, hammentaschen! Please call or come into the office to reserve a seat for either event. Remember, you must have a ticket, which we will provide, for the Bronx House party.

Monday game days will continue as usual for your pleasure. There is always room for new players, canasta, mahjong, rummy-O, etc.

For a $3 donation, you can enjoy

refreshments and company hoping to meet new players and members.

You may call Frieda for any other information at 718-671-3679.

—Frieda Epstein

Sisterhood of Young Israel

Co-op City Jewish Community Council

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Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24 (street level).

Sunday School for all ages at 10:30 a.m.

Mid-Day Service begins at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday night prayer begins at 7:30 p.m.

Friday night Bible Study starts at 7:30 p.m.

If you are traveling by bus, take the #26, 28, & QBX#1 to Co-op City Blvd. to Bellamy Loop, turn right at Benchly Place to Building 24. By car, turn right on Bellamy Loop, then right at the stop sign at Benchley Place to Building 24.

The Good Shepard has made abundant provision for His sheep in this life and the

Focus Verse Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my Shepard; I shall not want.

The Lord not only gives us rest but also leads us into restful moments and places, into opportunities of restoration, and into the full realm of righteousness. “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:2-3).

A Christian must develop complete faith and trust in God to lead him in his life. He needs a basic measure of trust that is as simple

as that of a child leaping into his father’s arms and yet a trust so profound that it will sustain him at the graveside of a precious loved one.

Such trust comes readily to a new Christian, but years of faithfully serving the Lord are necessary to develop and solidify its deepest characteristics. We are not always aware of the Lord leading us through life, yet He does lead us.

The leading of the Lord is vital whether a person is a new Christian and immature in his faith or he has served the Lord for many years and possesses a deep measure of mature faith. The degree of trust that we place in the Lord determines how much we follow in His footsteps.

He directs our paths in life, but we must obedi-

ently and trustingly follow His will and purpose so that it becomes a delight to us (Psalm37:23).

(See also Psalm 40:2; Proverbs 4:26.)

Through the measure of our faith and trust in God, and through our consequent obedience to Him, the Lord establishes the paths we take through this life. But the knowledge of His leadership of our lives is not only a matter for rejoicing in times of great achievement and blessing: it also is a comfort to sustain us when life’s uncertain shadows cross our paths. He knows and He understands the way we take (Job 23:10).

For further information, call Rev. Richard Sibblies at (718) 324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

Meeting at 177 Dreiser Loop/Dreiser Community Center—Room 8, 9:30 a.m.

(Sundays) Church telephone, (718) 644-0951; Pastoral counseling: Wednesday evenings by appointment ONLY; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Worship Experiences: Thursday Prayer Worship: 6:00 p.m.

Thursday Bible Study—6:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church 10:00 a.m., 2nd through 4th Sundays.

Rehearsals: Acapella Angels Children’s Choir following worship 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Church Motto: “We are Christ-Centered, Family-Focused with, Power and Authority.”

Church Mission: To empower, educate

and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us—where we honor tradition but are not bound by it!

RIVERBAY FUND BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION: Come out today and support the Acapella Angels Choir as they sing “This Train,“ a Negro Spiritual and as Master Jason A. Jenkins recites Langston Hughes’ poem “I Sing America,“ at 5 p.m. in Dreiser Loop Auditorium.

MARCH 1: COMMUNITY MEAL FELLOWSHIP—Join us as we observe the Lord’s Supper and break bread over a meal prepared by our members and as we discuss God’s

Word. This will become our monthly contribution to the community, every First Sunday. We recognize that the economy is affecting everyone so if you know anyone who is in need, please share this information with them. There is no cost to show the Love of Jesus Christ. Join us at 9:30 and dish donations are welcome but not required.

FOCUS ON THE ECONOMY: In an effort to assist the community during these trying financial times we will be compiling a list of job openings and provide other resources when available or upon request. We have 100 copies of Eversave’s 100 Moneysaving Tips manual--FREE TO THE COMMUNITY. Make your request by phone or come out to worship with us and we will pro-

vide the copy for you.

Many job openings come out after this column has been submitted, but we will have a full manual of vacant positions available beginning 1st Sunday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Tell a friend—we are here to serve not be served!

We are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation of everyone who believes! (Rom 1:16) What great power that is when you realize that you are not in this alone. Our witness is to God’s goodness and not our personal accomplishments.

Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

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